Red Sox claim catcher off waivers amid Carlos Narvaez's knee injury
Briefly

Carlos Narvaez has missed two consecutive games due to sore right knee problems. To address his absence, the Boston Red Sox claimed catcher Ali Sanchez from the Toronto Blue Jays. Sanchez has performed well at Triple-A, hitting .279 with a .766 OPS. He is out of options and will be added to the active 26-man roster. Narvaez, after undergoing testing, reported feeling better and hopes to play soon, while Sanchez is set to provide immediate support at catcher.
Carlos Narvaez has been dealing with right knee soreness, causing him to miss two straight games. He underwent testing which indicated only soreness.
The Red Sox claimed catcher Ali Sanchez from the Toronto Blue Jays, adding him to the 40-man roster as Narvaez manages his knee issues.
Sanchez has played mostly at Triple-A this season, but joined the active roster as the team anticipates adding depth while Narvaez recovers.
Read at Boston.com
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