The Boston Red Sox had some complicated roster decisions to make before September 1, including putting trust in Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (who have delivered so far), demoting then recalling Mickey Gasper and optioning Anthony Seigler. A player in Triple-A made Boston's roster choices even tougher and he should return to the majors soon.
Romy Gonzalez has been on a tear since the Red Sox optioned him to Worcester on August 4. He's slashed .333/.397/.500 with four doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI over 15 games in August. He's continued that dominance in to the final month of the season, with 10 hits and eight RBI through four games in September, good for a .556/.526/.778 slash line.
Gonzalez had been injured from spring training through June 28, when the Red Sox called him back up to the big leagues after a short rehab assignment. He slashed .185/.264/.308 with 21 strikeouts over 19 games before the Sox sent him back to Worcester.
As the playoff race heats up and the Red Sox encroach on the top teams in the American League, their offense could use another boost, which Gonzalez may finally be able to provide. Boston could have another difficult roster move looming.
Red Sox should swap Andruw Monasterio or Connor Wong for surging Romy Gonzalez during playoff race
One move could be easier than it would've been on September 1. Andruw Monasterio was in the conversation to be demoted as the corresponding move for Story's activation, but he'd played too well too recently and Story hadn't proven himself yet. Monasterio has cooled down enough at the plate (.120/.167/.140 slash line in his last 15 games) that he could be the roster casualty to activate Gonzalez, if that time comes.
Boston could also take a less expected route to openig up a roster spot. The Sox currently have three catchers on the roster with Connor Wong and Mickey Gasper serving as backups to Adley Rutschman. The Red Sox certainly aren't going to option Gasper after his latest tear, during which he batted .400/.571/1.100 with six home runs over 12 games in August (subscription required). Wong (.172.217/.310 slash line in his last 30 games) could be the casualty if Boston hopes to keep Monasterio in the big leagues.
There has been no official report that Gonzalez is on his way back to the Red Sox but he's been too hot to ignore over the last few weeks. Kristian Campbell and top prospect Franklin Arias have also raked over the last month of the WooSox's season, but Gonzalez is the only one of the three with consequential major league experience. If the Red Sox want a serious offensive weapon on their roster for the postseason, recalling Gonzalez would be a smart move.
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