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Red Sox Catcher Narváez Scratched from Lineup Amid Changes

4/2/2026

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Carlos Narváez, the Boston Red Sox catcher, was scratched from the April 1 lineup for undisclosed reasons.
Manager Alex Cora said he made a change but did not confirm disciplinary action.
Narváez is batting .444 this season and was replaced by Connor Wong.
Cora noted such early-season changes are common, and the Red Sox aim to resolve issues before April 3 against the San Diego Padres.

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Carlos Narváez, the Boston Red Sox catcher, was scratched from the April 1 lineup for undisclosed reasons.
Manager Alex Cora said he made a change but did not confirm disciplinary action.
Narváez is batting .444 this season and was replaced by Connor Wong.
Cora noted such early-season changes are common, and the Red Sox aim to resolve issues before April 3 against the San Diego Padres.