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Red Sox Claim Ali Sanchez to Reinforce Catching Depth

Boston has added the veteran backstop to the active roster in response to uncertainty over Carlos Narvaez’s knee, Connor Wong’s offensive slump.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 3: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox shakes hands with Donnie Wahlberg before a game against the Houston Astros on August 3, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Feb 21, 2025; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez (75) participates in media day at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Red Sox claimed 28-year-old Venezuelan catcher Ali Sanchez off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday after his lack of minor-league options forced an immediate roster addition.
  • Sanchez’s arrival provides defensive assurance behind the plate as Boston weighs placing primary catcher Carlos Narvaez on the injured list due to knee soreness.
  • With Sanchez joining the team for its San Diego road trip, the club plans to carry three catchers, supplementing struggling backup Connor Wong, who is hitting .160/.235/.179.
  • Sanchez has appeared in eight games for Toronto this season, batting .238 with two doubles, and brings experience from four previous MLB organizations since his 2020 debut.
  • The move underscores Boston’s reliance on the waiver wire for late-season reinforcements following minimal trade-deadline activity and reflects roster constraints imposed by option status.