SEATTLE — Romy Gonzalez, who is on the Red Sox’ 40-man roster, blasted two home runs in Triple-A Worcester’s regular season opener Friday against Lehigh Valley.

Gonzalez is an athletic, versatile right-handed hitter. He has played every position except for catcher during his professional career. He has the chance to help out the big league team this year. It could be sooner than later if Bobby Dalbec struggles in his bench role and Rob Refsnyder (broken toe) remains out for any extended time. Refsnyder is in Fort Myers swinging the bat and running on the AlterG treadmill, manager Alex Cora said.

Gonzalez, 27, caught Cora’s attention during spring training.

“Besides versatility and being athletic, I think the offensive approach got better (during spring training),” Cora said. “We set some goals when he got there and he attacked it the right way. He was hitting off the Trajekt (machine) the whole spring training. Swing decisions was very important. I do believe halfway through camp he started using the big part of the field. He did yesterday. He hit two homers: one opposite field, one to center field. He hit the one (against) Minnesota (in spring training) to straight center.

“He’s a good athlete,” Cora added. “He’s a big kid that can play good defense wherever we put him. He’s going to play first base a little bit down there, too. Because that’s something we’re asking our guys. Bobby can do it. Pablo (Reyes) can do it. So it’s a good start for him.”

Gonzalez started at first base Friday and shortstop Saturday. Boston claimed him off waivers from the White Sox on Jan. 31. He played in 86 major league games for the White Sox from 2021-23. He’s made 46 starts at second base, seven starts in right field, four starts at shortstop, three starts at third base and three starts in left field.

“I bring a certain level of athleticism to the diamond, especially on the base paths,” Gonzalez said during spring training. “I love running the bases, creating chaos. And obviously defensive versatility — I’m very comfortable anywhere you put me.”

Gonzalez dealt with a torn labrum in his bicep last year.

“When I’m healthy I feel like I’m just as good as anybody. I’m very confident in my ability,” he said.

Jarren Duran actually pointed out Gonzalez’s strong, muscular physique to MassLive during spring training. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds in Boston’s media guide.