Boston Red Sox Lineup: Backup Catcher Behind Plate, Ceddanne Rafaela at 2B

Boston Red Sox lineup: Backup catcher behind plate, Ceddanne Rafaela at 2B

HOUSTON — Backup Connor Wong will start behind the plate Wednesday for Boston in the rubber game of its three-game series against Houston.

Alex Cora Explains Why Red Sox Are Carrying Three Catchers

When the Boston Red Sox activated Ali Sanchez on Monday, many expected the corresponding move to involve a catcher. Instead, the Red Sox optioned David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester and elected to keep both Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong. Carlos Narvaez has been dealing with knee soreness, but started Monday’s game at catcher for the first time in almost a week. Connor Wong had been handling the catching duties in Narvaez’s absence. Most teams …