Red Sox Sign Former Yankees Catcher Ronaldo Hernández

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran catcher Ronaldo Hernández to a minor league contract to bolster their catching depth after trading Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox. Hernández, 27, previously spent several seasons with the Red Sox organization from 2021 to 2023, playing extensively for their Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester WooSox, and has also been part of the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees minor league systems. Although he has yet to make his major league debut, Hernández offers solid defensive skills and some power at the plate, having hit 17 home runs in consecutive seasons with the WooSox. The move addresses concerns about catching depth behind rookie Carlos Narváez and Connor Wong, with Hernández expected to report to Worcester and provide additional support alongside catchers Seby Zavala and Nathan Hickey. Hernández was released by the Yankees earlier this month before rejoining the Red Sox, who view him as a reliable depth option that could be called up if needed during the second half of the season. This signing represents a strategic effort by Boston to reinforce its catching roster amid recent player moves and injuries.