Connor Wong and Boston Red Sox agree to 1-year deal for $1,375,000

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:45 AM CST Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Last Modified: 12:27 PM CST Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

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BOSTON (AP) — Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.

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Wong can earn an additional $75,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $25,000 each for 250, 300 and 350.

A 29-year-old who has made occasional appearances at first, second, third and the outfield, Wong hit .190 with eight doubles and seven RBIs in 63 games last season that included 52 starts at catcher.

FILE - Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong reacts after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell, File)

Obtained from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wong has a .245 career average with 23 homers and 103 RBIs in 348 games over five major league seasons. He was on track to be eligible for salary arbitration for the first time if tendered a contract.