The Ghost of the Mookie Betts Trade: Connor Wong’s Last Stand
🎭 We’ve officially reached the end of the line. Red Sox fans have been suffering through the fallout of the Mookie Betts Disaster for five years now. And somehow—against all logic—Connor Wong is still here.
Let’s do a quick history check. The infamous 2020 trade sent Betts and David Price to the Dodgers in exchange for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong. Fast forward:
Verdugo? Gone, traded to the Yankees (because of course he was).
Downs? DFA’d into baseball oblivion.
And Wong? Still taking up space in Boston’s lineup like an unwanted guest who refuses to leave.
Wong’s 2025 Numbers Tell the Whole Story
⚾ If Connor Wong was actually helping the Red Sox, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. But here we are, watching him flail at the plate with all the confidence of a guy swinging a pool noodle.
Let’s break it down:
- Batting Average: .146 (Yes, you read that right.)
- OPS: .385 (That’s not just bad—it’s unplayable.)
- Home Runs: 0 (Because why would he contribute offensively?)
- Strikeouts: 15 in 51 at-bats (That’s nearly a third of his plate appearances.)
- On-Base Percentage: .239 (Which is basically “never on base.”)
Defensively, sure, he’s fine. He exists behind the plate. But here’s the thing—existence is not enough. Sox fans aren’t paying Fenway prices to watch fine. We’re here for impact players. We’re here for someone who can carry a lineup when the offense stalls. We’re certainly not here for the last remaining relic of a franchise-crippling trade.
Enough Is Enough: DFA Him Already
🧹 This isn’t just a bad trade—it’s an ongoing embarrassment. The Sox have been clinging to Wong like he’s some hidden gem waiting to be polished. But it’s time to face reality: Wong is not the future.
At this point, DFA’ing Wong is the only logical step. Boston has better catching options. Holding onto Wong for sentimental reasons or sheer stubbornness is just making the team worse.
Cut him loose. Move on. Give fans something—anything—better than this sad excuse of a trade remnant.
🔥 And let’s be honest—knowing how cruel baseball can be, Wong will probably go on a five-game hitting streak just to mock us. But until then, there’s no reason for him to remain on the roster.
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