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Red Sox Acquire Catcher Carlos Narvaez from Yankees in Recent Trade
The Boston Red Sox have made a significant move in their offseason roster adjustments by acquiring catcher Carlos Narvaez from the New York Yankees. The trade, announced on December 12, 2024, involves the Red Sox sending minor-league right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international bonus pool space to the Yankees in exchange for Narvaez.
Narvaez, 26, made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 2024. During his brief stint, he made four starts as the catcher and went 3-for-13 (.231) in six games. The right-handed hitter brings a fresh face to the Red Sox lineup, potentially bolstering their catching depth.
Narvaez is known for his catching style, which includes the one-knee stance, a technique championed by the Yankees’ catching coordinator and implemented by current Yankees catchers Austin Wells and Jose Trevino.
This trade reflects the ongoing efforts of both teams to shape their rosters for the upcoming season, with the Red Sox aiming to strengthen their catching position and the Yankees looking to develop their minor league talent and expand their international signing capabilities.