Boston Red Sox’ Alex Cora ‘tempted’ to move surging rookie higher in lineup

Boston Red Sox’ Alex Cora ‘tempted’ to move surging rookie higher in lineup

BOSTON — Red Sox rookie catcher Carlos Narváez is batting .400 (16-for-40) with a .478 on-base percentage, .625 slugging percentage and 1.103 OPS here in 13 games in May.

Alex Cora Admittedly 'Tempted' To Make This Red Sox Lineup Change

Kristian Campbell isn’t the only rookie who’s impressed for the Red Sox early this season. Carlos Narváez has been a very pleasant surprise for Boston, which acquired the 26-year-old in a trade with the rival New York Yankees last December. Originally projected to be the club’s backup catcher, Narváez has usurped Connor Wong and become more of a regular behind the dish for Alex Cora’s club. Narváez’s calling card was defense when he joined the R…