2. Connor Wong, Catcher
Like Casas, Connor Wong has some serious competition behind him at the catcher position. He was not doing himself any favors before he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a pinky finger fracture, either.
Through 9 games behind the plate, Wong has gone just 2-for-23 (.087) with seven strikeouts. This is a steep drop-off from his stellar beginning to last season, where he hit 6 home runs and 22 RBIs, slashing .260/.310/.409 throughout March and April of 2024.
With Wong on the shelf for some time, it opens even more of an opportunity for Carlos Narvaez, as he looks to contribute in Wong's absence.
In 6 games behind the dish, Narvaez has gone 6-20 (.300) with three doubles and 4 RBIs. The 26-year-old backstop spent last season with the Yankees, only appearing in 6 games, going 3-13 (.231) in his at-bats.
In December of 2024, Boston acquired Narvaez in a trade with the rival Yankees, and has been one of the Red Sox's unsung heroes so far this season. Time will tell if his production from the bottom of the order is sustainable, but he is forcing Alex Cora's hand when it comes to the catcher position.
The Red Sox also promoted catcher Blake Sabol to the active roster after the Wong injury news, as he should see some time at catcher as well.
When Wong comes back from the injured list, his play will be put under the microscope, knowing Cora seems more than happy with the play of Narvaez so far, as this quote from Sunday came before Wong's injury.
"He will play, probably twice a week. If he can keep producing, probably more. The at-bats are really good; I like the fact he can control the strike zone, he hits the ball forward, and he puts the ball in play. He uses the whole field."Alex Cora on Carlos Narvaez
In hopes Wong can find more success at the plate after his return, the Red Sox would have a respectable duo at catcher. If Wong can't find his footing and continues to struggle, fans can expect more Carlos Narvaez in the lineup on a day-to-day basis.