Boston Red Sox put catcher Connor Wong on the trade block

The Boston Red Sox are actively shopping catcher Connor Wong as they reevaluate their catching depth. Teams have shown interest in the trio of catchers—Wong, Carlos Narvaez and Mickey Gasper—while the Red Sox view Wong as the most expendable piece.

Wong posted a breakout 2024 line of .280/.333/.425 with 13 home runs, but a pinkie fracture in early 2025 caused a slump to .190/.262/.238. He rebounded in 2026, posting .264/.338/.375 over 82 plate appearances. With a salary of $1.375 million for the first arbitration year, he is the most financially moveable catcher on a roster that also carries Narvaez, the preferred defensive backstop, and Gasper, whose bat has earned him regular playing time.

Boston, sitting 27‑35 and 3.5 games behind the AL wild‑card lead, is seeking a right‑handed prospect in return and has indicated no interest in trading its bullpen arms. The trade discussion is ongoing as the club looks to address offensive needs while maintaining catching depth.