WooSox return home with a few rehabbers, Bello and new alternate jerseys

The WooSox finished the official first half of the season with a 36-35 record and last played a home game on June 7. The second half of the International League schedule starts Tuesday as teams begin with 0-0 records and will play the next 75 games (through Sept. 20) to determine a second half champion and the opponent to take on the first-half champs from Memphis (AAA-St. Louis) in the International League playoffs that run through Sept. 22-24 in Memphis, TN.

This week, Worcester welcomes Boston Red Sox rehabbers Romy Gonzalez (left shoulder surgery in March, left hip flexor soreness) and Patrick Sandoval (left elbow surgery in 2024, biceps discomfort) to the Canal District. Gonzalez will most likely play in a few AAA games after beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on June 16.

Sandoval is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday and Sunday. Recently demoted Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello is scheduled to start for the WooSox on Thursday.

All weeknight home games will now take place at 6:45 p.m. from now until the last week of August due to schools being closed for the summer. The WooSox will roll out their Worcester Kelley Squares alternate identity on Saturday.

Welcome to Worcester! We’re bringing the OG Kelley Square from the streets to the field. Exit 13 is back, and the only peanuts here are sold in bags.

Join us at the ballpark June 27, when we become the Worcester Kelley Squares and share your best Kelley Square traffic tales 🚗 pic.twitter.com/lk6yVY25qZ

— Worcester Red Sox (@WooSox) June 16, 2026

Here’s the promotional schedule for this week at Polar Park:

Tuesday (6:45 p.m.): Taco & Tequila Tuesday, presented by Teremana; Tail Waggin’ Tuesday (fans can bring their dogs); AARP Ticket Tuesday; and A Celebration of Juneteenth (WooSox were on the road on June 19).

Wednesday (6:45 p.m.): First Responder Wednesday, presented by National Grid, when first responders receive four free general admission tickets; and Maynard & Oxford Town Takeover.

Thursday (6:45 p.m.): Deuces Wild every Thursday Summer evening home game where fans can purchase $2 Hot Dogs (Coney Island and Hebrew Nationals), $2 12-ounce drafts of Coors Light and Masshole Light Lager, and $2 bottles of Polar water (the beverage deals run for seven days); Caribbean Heritage Night; and Auburn Town Takeover, presented by Altus Dental.

Friday (6:45 p.m.): Tricorner Hat Giveaway for the first 5,000 fans compliments of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care; Shades of Summer Baseball, presented by GOODR; Charlton Town Takeover; and Heartland/Yacht Rock UniBank Fireworks.

Saturday (4:05 p.m.): WooSox Free Youth Clinic from 10-11 a.m., presented by Rob Levine Law; UniBank Women in Sports Day featuring acclaimed author Jane Leavy with former Major League pitcher Rich Hill from 12:30–2:00 p.m. in the DCU Club; Debut of the Worcester Kelley Squares alternate identity; Best Buddies Day, presented by Teddie Peanut Butter; Sunset Catch on the Field (postgame, weather permitting); and Scout Sleepover, presented by Convenient MD (also postgame, weather permitting).

Sunday (1:05 p.m.): Jewish Heritage Day; Kids (of all ages) Run the Bases postgame.

—Contact Tommy Cassell at tcassell@telegram.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @tommycassell44.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester Red Sox return home for second half of the 2026 season