"Manager Alex Cora noted that Narv/Narvi/The Narv did a great job exceeding expectations in 2025, per Gabrielle Starr the Boston Herald, while being "banged up" the entire time. Red Sox Hall of Famer and current team staff member Jason Varitek commended him for his preparation and mindset in the clubhouse. Cora himself ordained him as the team's starting backstop, a call that was all but official leading up to Spring Training."
"The only thing I may say is I would love to be a Red Sox forever. I would like to retire with this team. We haven't talked about it, hopefully that will come in the future. That's something that I'm not paying attention to right now. Of course, I would love it, but we've got different goals this year, and I think this year is going to be very important for us, for everybody."
"These are all good things for a guy who was basically an afterthought when he was traded from the Yankees to Boston in December 2024. After all, he was acquired by the Sox on the same day that ace Garrett Crochet was. A little over a year later and Narváez is starting his 2026 season in the good graces of those around JetBlue Park."
Carlos Narváez earned glowing reviews from Red Sox personnel during Fenway South press comments. Manager Alex Cora said Narv exceeded 2025 expectations despite being "banged up" all season. Jason Varitek praised Narváez's preparation and clubhouse mindset. Cora named Narváez the team's starting backstop entering 2026 Spring Training. Narváez was traded from the Yankees to Boston in December 2024 and was acquired the same day as Garrett Crochet. Narváez expressed a desire to be a Red Sox long-term and to retire with the team but said no extension talks have occurred. Narváez emphasized team goals and pursuing a World Series ring in 2026.
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