Red Sox Face Shocking 1B Crisis as Rafael Devers Drama Deepens—Can They Find a Savior in Time?
González appeared to be all right, tried to jog off the injury and was able to leave the field without help. But Toro replaced him at first base in the seventh inning.
Though González and manager Alex Cora thought he would be able to avoid the IL, Toro started at first base for the Red Sox in the past two games. Following Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Royals, Cora said González “didn’t bounce back the way we expected,” necessitating the roster move.
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In 17 games this season (starting 10 of them at first base), González is batting .308/.362/.423 with six doubles, six RBI and three stolen bases. Toro has a .143 average with a .286 OPS in five games, which is likely why the Red Sox added some infield help.
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