"He outworked everybody in this room": Aaron Judge gives rare praise to former teammate and current Red Sox player
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Carlos Narváez, once a Yankees prospect, is now shining as Boston's top catcher after a December 2024 trade. His big hits and strong defence have made him a Red Sox star. Aaron Judge, his former teammate, recently praised his hard work.
Carlos Narváez shines in Red Sox victory
Since joining the Boston Red Sox from the New York Yankees, Carlos Narváez has become a big piece of the puzzle. On June 8, 2025 he hit a 3 run homer in the 6th inning to help Boston beat the Yankees 11-7. The Red Sox won 2 of 3 in the series. Narváez played 6 games for the Yankees in 2024 and has a .820 OPS in 50 games with Boston. He's also great behind the plate and with the pitchers. His former teammate Aaron Judge wasn't surprised.
He's also great at catching and guiding pitchers. His former teammate, Aaron Judge, wasn't surprised by his success.
'Narvy is a hard worker, a great teammate, one of the best we ever had over here,'
Judge said, per MLB.com.
'I was sad to see him go, but excited for the opportunity he's getting right now.'
Narváez's big plays show why the Red Sox are happy with the trade.
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In December 2024, the Red Sox got Narváez for a minor league pitcher and some extra funds. This was similar to another trade that brought pitcher Garrett Whitlock to the Boston Red Sox. Narváez stepped up as Boston's main catcher after an injury to Connor Wong.
His strong hitting and defence have made him a fan favourite. Another ex-Yankee, Agustín Ramírez, is also doing well with the Miami Marlins after a trade.
'He had a short time coming up with us for a little bit and the stuff I saw in spring training and stuff I heard about, everybody loved him,'
Judge said about Narváez.
'He outworked everybody in this room.'
These trades show how teams can help each other, and Narváez is proving to be a great addition to the Red Sox.
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