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Ex-Red Sox Prospect Excited to Face Former Team, Represent Puerto Rico
Carlos Narvaez, now with Team Puerto Rico, looks forward to playing against his old club in the World Baseball Classic.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Carlos Narvaez, a former prospect for the Boston Red Sox, is excited to face his old team as he represents Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Narvaez was traded to the Red Sox from the Yankees prior to the 2025 season and quickly became the team's starting catcher, blossoming into one of the best young players in the game.
Why it matters
The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that features many of the sport's top stars playing for their home countries. Narvaez's participation represents Puerto Rico's continued talent development and the opportunity for him to showcase his skills against his former MLB club.
The details
Narvaez seized the starting catcher job for the Red Sox in 2025 and had a breakout season, establishing himself as one of the best young players in the game. Now he'll get the chance to face his old team as he represents Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
- The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled for March 2026.
The players
Carlos Narvaez
A former prospect for the Boston Red Sox who was traded to the team from the Yankees prior to the 2025 season. He quickly became the Red Sox's starting catcher and had a breakout year, establishing himself as one of the best young players in baseball.
Boston Red Sox
The Major League Baseball team that Narvaez previously played for before being traded to represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
What they’re saying
“I'm really excited to face the Red Sox and show them what I can do. Playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic is a huge honor and I can't wait to represent my home country.”
— Carlos Narvaez (wn.com)
The takeaway
Narvaez's participation in the World Baseball Classic showcases the continued talent development in Puerto Rico and provides him the opportunity to demonstrate his skills against his former MLB club, the Boston Red Sox, whom he played for in a breakout 2025 season.
