The New York Yankees have built a reputation for developing catchers, but lately, they’ve been letting some impressive talent walk out the door.
It happened again this year when they traded 26-year-old Carlos Narvaez to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.
On paper, it felt like a small move — a minor-league pitcher for a depth catcher — nothing that would shake headlines.
But just a few months later, Narvaez has become one of the biggest surprises in baseball and an everyday presence in Boston’s lineup.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are quietly watching from a distance as another homegrown product finds success in a rival uniform.
Carlos Narvaez is doing more than just holding his own
Through his first 47 games this season, Narvaez is slashing an impre