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Why did the Red Sox choose Connor Wong over Yasmani Grandal?

Amid the tsunami of chaos overwhelming Red Sox fans this week, one story slipped mostly under the radar. However, I believe it deserves to get bumped to the forefront of our focus for at least a fleeting moment, so here we go:

According to Tommy Cassell, who covers the Woo Sox, Yasmani Grandal appears to be leaving the organization.

According to WooSox manager Chad Tracy, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal is no longer with Triple-A Worcester.

— Tommy Cassell (@tommycassell44) June 3, 2025

“It was his choice. We talked yesterday … and his response was ‘It’s time to be dad.