Overview

• The procedure, a right-hand carpal boss excision, was performed Thursday morning by Dr. Matthew Leibman at Mass General Brigham Hospital and was described by the team as successful.
• A carpal boss is a benign bony overgrowth on the back of the hand or wrist, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
• Most patients resume typical activity within two to six weeks after this surgery, though timelines for professional athletes can be longer.
• One day earlier, Carlos Narváez underwent a left-knee meniscectomy performed by Dr. Eric Berkson, and the club expects him to be at full strength by spring training.
• Narváez overtook Wong as the primary catcher during 2025 as Wong slumped to a .190/.262/.238 line in 63 games after an early IL stint for a fractured left pinky, and reporting now views Narváez as the likely starter in 2026 with Wong’s arbitration-year status, projected around $1.6 million, uncertain.