{"id":40385,"date":"2025-04-12T03:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T03:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=40385"},"modified":"2025-04-12T03:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T03:14:20","slug":"bostons-curious-move-could-signal-concern-over-length-of-starters-absence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=40385","title":{"rendered":"Boston\u2019s Curious Move Could Signal Concern Over Length of Starter\u2019s Absence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-content entry-content\">\n<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Yasmani Grandal\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-dom-ready-time=\"2594\" data-img-load-time=\"3244\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-post-image-caption-text\">MLB veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boston Red Sox<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have an immediate need for a starting catcher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interestingly, the team just signed a catcher who may not make an immediate impact with the team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0Could that be a sign of concern over the potential length of\u00a0Connor Wong\u2018s absence?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Monday, the Red Sox lost their catcher to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a broken pinky finger<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when Wong\u2019s hand was hit by George Springer\u2019s bat in the top of the first inning of a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays. After breaking out during his second full season in 2024, with a .280 average in 126 games,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wong<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is reportedly expected to miss\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">at least a month<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the team\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lack of major league experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at the backup catcher spot, the Red Sox decided to add someone from outside the organization, who had been languishing in free agency. Boston signed 36-year-old\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yasmani Grandal<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">to a minor league deal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Yasmani Grandal Will Report to Triple-A Worcester to Work Into Game Shape<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5322961\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5322961 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Yasmani Grandal\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5322961\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-1.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5322961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span>Yasmani Grandal, who played for Pittsburgh last season, signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grandal will report to Triple-A Worcester. He\u2019ll earn a $1.35 million base salary if added to the major league roster, according to an industry source.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The contract includes a May 1 opt-out clause, allowing Grandal to elect free agency if he\u2019s not promoted by that date. In other words, the Red Sox have just three weeks to evaluate Grandal \u2014 and decide whether he\u2019s ready for the big leagues despite missing all of spring training after remaining unsigned throughout the offseason.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grandal is a 13-year veteran who appeared in 72 games last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While he\u2019s not expected to return to his All-Star form, Grandal could still serve as a valuable depth piece. The switch-hitter posted a 95 OPS+ in 2023, slashing .228\/.304\/.400 with nine home runs over 243 plate appearances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grandal has played for five teams in his career \u2014 the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and Pirates. He earned All-Star honors in 2015 with the Dodgers and in 2019 with the Brewers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also sits at 194 career home runs, putting him within reach of a notable milestone. Only 16 catchers in Major League Baseball history have hit 200 home runs, a club Grandal could join if he sticks with Boston long enough.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Yasmani Grandal Was Reportedly Contemplating Retirement Before Signing With Boston<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5322962\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5322962 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Yasmani Grandal\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5322962\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yasmani-Grandal-inside-2.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5322962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span>A two-time All-Star, Yasmani Grandal could become just the 17th catcher in MLB history to reach 200 career home runs if he is able to connect on six more with Boston.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though Grandal has been training independently while searching for a new deal, he will need some time to get game-ready before the Red Sox can consider adding him to the active roster. The signing is a curious decision for Boston, if Wong is indeed out for just one month. By that timeline, Wong would be nearing his return shortly after Grandal made himself ready to join the team, so perhaps the Red Sox are fearing a longer absence for Wong.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grandal could serve as a serviceable third catching option for Boston if the team grows unsatisfied with Blake Sabol, who has logged just one eighth-inning at-bat so far with the Red Sox. Still, it\u2019s hard to imagine Grandal making the Pirates regret letting him walk anytime soon. A minor league deal was likely the best opportunity available to him all along.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grandal reportedly turned down an offer from the Braves about a month before the season began and was contemplating retirement. It\u2019s unclear whether Atlanta\u2019s offer was for a major league or minor league deal. If it was a minor league offer, Grandal ultimately accepted the reality of his market. If it was a major league offer, he may come to regret passing on it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty MLB veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal The\u00a0Boston Red Sox\u00a0have an immediate need for a starting catcher.\u00a0 Interestingly, the team just signed a catcher who may not make&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Boston\u2019s Curious Move Could Signal Concern Over Length of Starter\u2019s Absence - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=40385\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Boston\u2019s Curious Move Could Signal Concern Over Length of Starter\u2019s Absence - 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