Red Sox injury news: Connor Wong nearing rehab assignment, might

BOSTON– When catcher Connor Wong went down with a broken left pinky finger previously this month, the Red Sox indicated he would return relatively quickly.Now, that looks like that’s about to become a reality.Wong, who was hurt on April 7, is set to begin a minors rehab task this weekend, with the potential to rejoin the moms and dad club on Tuesday in Toronto. “He’s feeling OK.

Probably he’ll go on a rehab assignment on Sunday, “said Alex Cora.” How many(games he’ll require), we’re unsure yet. I’ve got to speak with him, talk to the striking group, see how we feel. The capturing part of it, he’s in fact catching Tanner( Houck in a between-start bullpen session)today. He’s passed that( test ), so he must be great.

“It’s simply the hitting, and see what’s good for him and decide.”

The Red Sox are off Monday before starting a three-game series in Toronto Tuesday. Asked if Wong could rejoin the moms and dad club for the start of that series, Cora responded: “There’s a chance, yeah.”

In Wong’s lack, the Red Sox have actually mostly opted for Carlos Narvaez, who hasn’t hit much (.203/.266/.322), but has made appreciation for his handling of the pitching personnel and his total defensive work.Blake Sabol

is the team’s existing backup, however he would be optioned to Worcester upon Wong’s return.One other possibility for the Red Sox is seasoned catcher Yasmani Grandal, who was signed to a minors offer and has appeared in four games with the WooSox.Grandal has an opt-out in his offer for May 1, so the Red Sox might need to decide on him earlier rather than later on.