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Red Sox Sign Yasmani Grandal to Address Catching Depth Crisis

The veteran catcher joins on a Minor League deal as the team grapples with options after Connor Wong's injury exposed defensive gaps.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Members of the Boston Red Sox mob David Price #24, Chris Sale #41 and Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox after the final out was recorded to win the 2018 World Series in game five against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 28, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 09: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a 2 RBI home run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning at Coors Field on April 09, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins, Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds and Yasmani Grandal of the Milwaukee Brewers talk during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Progressive Field on July 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.