Overview

• Connor Wong, the Red Sox's starting catcher, is on the injured list with a fractured pinky, leaving the team with limited catching options.
• Backup catchers Carlos Narvaez and Blake Sabol have been elevated to fill the void, but their defensive metrics have raised concerns.
• The Red Sox have signed two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal to a Minor League deal to bolster their catching depth and explore immediate solutions.
• Trade options for renowned catchers, including the Contreras brothers and former Red Sox player Christian Vazquez, are being speculated by analysts.
• Past roster moves, such as trading away top catching prospect Kyle Teel, have contributed to the urgency of finding a reliable long-term solution.