Romero is hitting .243 with six home runs, 25 strikeouts and two walks in 16 games with Double-A Portland.

Romero (back) has gone 7-for-27 (.259 average) with three extra-base hits and one walk in six games since being reinstated from High-A Greenville's 7-day injured list May 14.

Romero is on the injured list at High-A Greenville as he continues his rehabilitation from lower-back issues that cost him time in 2023, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

High-A Greenville placed Romero on its 7-day injured list Aug. 19 with a lower-back strain, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Romero (back) will begin his rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Friday, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

Romero (back) could soon play rehab games in the Florida Complex League, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Romero is on the 7-day injured list with Single-A Salem due to back stiffness, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.