Overview

• Connor Wong sustained a bruised left hand on a catcher’s interference call during Monday's game against the Blue Jays and did not return after the first inning.
• Carlos Narváez replaced Wong behind the plate and is expected to see increased playing time while Wong remains sidelined.
• Wong, the last remaining player from the Mookie Betts trade, has struggled offensively this season, hitting just .087 in eight games.
• Defensive concerns, including pitch framing and blocking, have plagued Wong’s tenure with the Red Sox, prompting scrutiny of the team’s catcher depth.
• Boston’s recent trade of top catching prospect Kyle Teel has added pressure to address the team’s long-term plans for the catcher position.