Red Sox Catcher Carlos Narvaez Undergoes Meniscus Surgery, Expected Ready for Spring Training

Carlos Narvaez, the Red Sox rookie catcher, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee, a procedure described as relatively straightforward by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. Narvaez played through the injury for much of the second half of the 2025 season, missing a few games in early August due to flare-ups, which impacted his offensive performance, with his batting average dropping significantly after the All-Star break. Despite the offensive decline, Narvaez excelled defensively, ranking in the top percentiles for caught stealing, fielding run value, blocks, framing, and pop time. Acquired from the Yankees last December, Narvaez stepped in as the everyday catcher after an injury to Connor Wong and proved capable at the major league level, posting a .241/.306/.419 batting line with 15 home runs in 118 games. The Red Sox expect Narvaez to be fully healthy and ready for spring training, positioning him as the likely starting catcher for the 2026 season with five more years of team control remaining. Breslow praised Narvaez's toughness and dedication for playing through the injury to help the team.