Red Sox Thrive as Major Surgery Boosts Playoff Prospects
Gonzalez confirmed his recent shoulder procedure was only a cleanup, not a tear, and he expects to return from the 60-day IL in late May.
Romy Gonzalez Calls Shoulder Surgery Best-Case Scenario For Red Sox Return originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez delivered encouraging news about his recovery timeline following shoulder surgery this week.
The versatile 29-year-old underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his left shoulder, and he described the outcome as ideal heading into the 2026 regular season. Gonzalez said his surgery was a “best-case” scenario , per The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. He went in knowing he’d get surgery but not sure if it would be a labrum tear.
Instead it was just a cleanup procedure and he’s planning to be back as soon as he’s eligible to return from the 60-day IL in late May. Romy Gonzalez says his surgery was a best-case scenario. He went in knowing he’d get surgery but not sure if it would be a labrum tear.
Instead it was just a cleanup procedure and he’s planning to be back as soon as he’s eligible to return from the 60 day IL in late May — Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) March 14, 2026 The Red Sox placed Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list shortly after the procedure performed by Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas.