Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Scratched from lineup, but not hurt
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Narvaez was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros for non-injury reasons, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Connor Wong will start at catcher for the second day in a row and the third time in four games, but Narvaez doesn't appear to be dealing with any sort of health-related concern. Instead, manager Alex Cora hinted that Narvaez's absence might be a matter of discipline, as the skipper noted that he would keep the reason as to why Narvaez was scratched between himself and the catcher. After undergoing surgery in October to repair the meniscus in his left knee, Narvaez enjoyed a healthy spring training and had recorded four hits in nine at-bats through his first three games of the season.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Receiving Tuesday off
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Houston, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Narvaez went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in Monday's series opener and has hits in all three of his starts this season, but he'll head to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Connor Wong will do the catching for Boston righty Brayan Bello.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Taking seat Sunday
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Narvaez started behind the plate in the first two games of the season and will get a breather in Sunday's series finale after going 3-for-6 with a run and a strikeout. Connor Wong will instead do the catching for lefty Connelly Early.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Expected to remain starting catcher
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Narvaez (knee) will serve as Boston's starting catcher again in 2026, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
According to manager Alex Cora, Narvaez's knee was a problem throughout the entire 2025 season. Narvaez was able to avoid the injured list and remained an excellent defensive backstop, but the injury helps explain his offensive downturn in the second half, when he posted a .187/.233/.387 slash line. Following a left knee meniscectomy in October, Narvaez will slot back in as the No. 1 catcher for the Red Sox ahead of Connor Wong.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: On bench for regular-season finale
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Though the Red Sox are still awaiting confirmation on their opponent for the wild-card round, manager Alex Cora will dole out rest to Narvaez and Alex Bregman in the regular-season finale. Unless he's needed off the bench Sunday, Narvaez will head into the playoffs with a .241/.306/.419 slash line, 15 home runs, one stolen base, 50 RBI and 51 runs in 118 games.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Ends slump
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Narvaez went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Toronto.
Narvaez picked a pivotal time to snap an 0-for-17 skid when he doubled home a pair of insurance runs in the sixth inning. The wear-and-tear of being the primary catcher has caught up to Narvaez in the second half; he's slashing .180/.230/.374 in 68 games since the All-Star break.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Sitting out for day game
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Narvaez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.
It's a routine day off for Narvaez, who started each of the last five contests (four at catcher, one at designated hitter). Connor Wong will do the catching during Thursday's matinee.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Caps early rally with homer
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Narvaez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.
The Red Sox rallied in the first inning, but the bases were clear after a pair of run-generating outs. That's when Narvaez homered to provide Boston's sixth and final run, which ended up being more than enough for the win. The catcher has gone deep five times over his last 22 games, batting .254 (18-for-71) in that span while adding 12 RBI. On the year, he's up to a .248/.318/.429 slash line with 14 homers, 45 RBI, 50 runs scored, 25 doubles and a stolen base through 109 contests.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Getting afternoon off
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
After starting behind the plate in the first two games of the series in Sacramento, Narvaez will receive a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Connor Wong will draw the start at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Payton Tolle.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Receiving breather Sunday
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Narvaez will get a chance to rest after he caught the first two games of the series and went 1-for-7 with a double, walk and a run scored. Connor Wong will step in behind the plate Sunday and will form a battery with starting pitcher Brayan Bello.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Sitting Wednesday
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Narvaez is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Guardians on Wednesday.
Narvaez will be on the bench for Wednesday's series finale after going 2-for-4 with a double during Boston's 11-7 win over Cleveland on Tuesday. Connor Wong will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: On bench Friday
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Narvaez has been ceding more work to Connor Wong recently, and it'll be Wong who starts Friday's game behind the dish. Including Friday, both catchers have made five starts in Boston's last 10 games.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Receiving night off
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
He'll hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Red Sox give Connor Wong a look behind the plate. Narvaez has had a stranglehold on the No. 1 catching job for most of the season, but his job security might have slipped a bit while his production has fallen off during the second half. Since the All-Star break, Narvaez is slashing just .158/.210/.316 with a 26.8 percent strikeout rate over 21 games.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: On bench Saturday
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Narvaez will take a seat for Saturday's game after starting three of Boston's last four games. He'll yield to Connor Wong, who'll catch for Brayan Bello for an eighth straight start. Narvaez has just two hits in his last 18 at-bats.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Lifts homer
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Narvaez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 14-1 win over Houston.
Narvaez swatted his 10th home run of the season, taking Shawn Dubin yard for a three-run shot. The outing snapped a dry spell for the catcher, as he entered the contest with just one hit in his last 25 at-bats. Narvaez has dealt with a minor knee injury recently, but he's now made back-to-back starts behind the dish.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Taking seat Friday
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Narvaez (knee) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Knee soreness prevented Narvaez from starting Wednesday's game, and he'll remain on the bench Friday despite receiving two consecutive rest days. Connor Wong will pick up another start behind the plate as a result and bat ninth. Per Healey, Narvaez expects to be back in the next day or two.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Battling knee soreness
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Narvaez is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Royals due to knee soreness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Narvaez looked gimpy while running out a grounder in Tuesday's 6-2 win, although he wasn't forced out of the contest. He was still sporting a limp prior to Wednesday's game, but the hope is he will be ready to play Friday in San Diego, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Connor Wong will be behind the dish for the Red Sox on Wednesday.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Resting up Wednesday
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
He will rest for just the third time in 12 games since the All-Star break while Connor Wong receives a start behind the dish. Narvaez has gotten off to a slow start to the second half, going just 5-for-35 (.143 average) with one home run, two RBI and three runs.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Getting Sunday off
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Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
He'll be receiving a routine day off after starting behind the dish in both of the Red Sox's first two games in Washington. Connor Wong will handle catching duties in the series finale.
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Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Getting rest Wednesday
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Narvaez isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Narvaez will rest his legs Wednesday after going 7-for-19 with a homer, five RBI and four runs scored across his last five contests. Connor Wong will fill in at catcher and bat ninth.
