Alex Cora Declines To Share Why Red Sox Scratched Carlos Narváez
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora declined to share why he scratched Carlos Narváez from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Houston Astros.
Alex Cora Declines To Share Why Red Sox Scratched Carlos Narváez originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez will not be in the lineup on Wednesday.
Narváez, who was originally slated to start behind the dish in series finale against the Houston Astros, was scratched shortly after the lineup was made official and replaced with Connor Wong. “Let’s keep it between me and Carlos," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said when asked the reason for the late change, as transcribed by Christopher Smith of MassLive. "And he understands.
This is something that happens on every club. It just happens to be early in the season and I think it’s the right thing to do. ” Narváez, 27, has had an up-and down start to the season, starting strongly from the batter's box (4-for-9) but struggling when it comes to the new challenge system (1-for-4).
Wong, 29, has been better in both spots, however, starting 3-for-7 from the dish and 1-for-1 on challenges. The Red Sox and Astros will finish their series at Daikin Park on Wednesday, with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 p. m.