Overview
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora removed Carlos Narváez from the lineup Wednesday in Houston shortly before first pitch and told reporters he would keep the reason between them.
- Carlos Narváez said the benching was nothing physical and the club has not disclosed any disciplinary finding.
- Connor Wong started at catcher in Narváez’s place and logged two hits in a 6-4 loss to the Astros that left Boston 1-5.
- Along with the catching change, Cora sat Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer for performance resets, underscoring early lineup churn.
- Coverage has noted rising fan and media speculation about discipline while the team turns to Friday’s home opener against the Padres.