Red Sox catcher Connor Wong has a hamstring injury

On Thursday afternoon, the Red Sox's catcher staff might have taken a hit.

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Connor Wong underwent additional treatment after suffering a left leg injury in Thursday's rout of the Phillies, according to manager Alex Cora.

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Friday will bring more information about Wong's outlook, according to Cora.

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In the fifth inning of the game on Thursday, Wong made his debut.

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He had one at-bat before being replaced by Elih Marrero in the sixth inning.

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Wong and Reese McGuire are the only catchers on Boston's 40-man squad, and they play a significant role in the team's plans for the position in 2023.

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Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom was confident in McGuire and Wong when he decided against adding a catcher to the major league roster over the offseason.

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Jorge Alfaro, a seasoned player, was signed by Boston to a minor league deal.

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Wong and Alfaro began camp competing for a position on the Opening Day roster as a right-handed replacement for McGuire.

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Wong still has minor league options, so the Red Sox can move him between the majors and minors up to five times during the regular season.

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