Overview
- Wong’s salary is $1.375 million for 2026, with $25,000 bonuses at 250, 300 and 350 plate appearances for a reported maximum of $1.45 million, according to MassLive and 7News.
- Carlos Narvaez is set to open 2026 as Boston’s starting catcher, with Wong slated for a backup role and retaining a minor-league option for roster flexibility.
- After a breakout in 2024, Wong struggled in 2025 with a .190/.262/.238 line in 188 plate appearances and graded poorly by Statcast and FanGraphs on defense.
- His 2024 season featured a .280 average with 13 home runs and a .758 OPS across a career-high 487 plate appearances.
- This is Wong’s first arbitration-eligible offseason, and he remains under club control through the 2028 season.