Red Sox Catcher Carlos Narváez Scratched from Lineup Against Astros
Narvaez scratched as Red Sox tinker with lineup
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Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was unexpectedly scratched from the lineup for their game against the Houston Astros. He was replaced by Connor Wong, with manager Alex Cora indicating the change was necessary but not disclosing specific reasons.
- 01Carlos Narváez was scratched from the lineup 2.5 hours before the game.
- 02He was replaced by Connor Wong as the starting catcher.
- 03Manager Alex Cora described the change as necessary for the team's best interest.
- 04Narváez has a batting average of .444 in three games this season.
- 05This is Narváez's second season with the Red Sox after starting his career with the Yankees.
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In a surprising move, Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from the lineup just 2.5 hours before the game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. He was replaced by Connor Wong. Manager Alex Cora stated that the change was necessary but did not elaborate on the reasons behind it, suggesting it was a private matter between him and Narváez. Cora emphasized that such changes are common in baseball, especially early in the season. Narváez has been performing well, boasting a batting average of .444 in three games this season and is in his second year with the Red Sox after starting his career with the New York Yankees.
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