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Red Sox’ Carlos Narváez removed from lineup, Alex Cora declines to give reason
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HOUSTON — Starting catcher Carlos Narváez was in the Red Sox’ initial lineup Wednesday for the series finale against the Astros .
But he was removed roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes before first pitch.
“I just made a change,” manager Alex Cora said. “I talked to Carlos a little bit and we move on from there. So it’s one of those that I felt like we needed to make the change in the lineup. And I think it’s for the best.”
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It is not injury related with Narváez, who has gone 4 for 9 (.444) at the plate to start the season.
When Cora was asked if it is a disciplinary reason, he replied, “Let’s keep it between me and Carlos. And he understands. This is something that happens on every club. It just happens to be early in the season, and I think it’s the right thing to do.”
Narváez spoke after the game, saying, “Like AC said this morning, we want to keep it between us.”
He said he and Cora are on the same page with the decision.
“Yeah, I respect the decision. ... There’s nothing wrong. Just gotta keep going,” Narváez said.
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Backup catcher Connor Wong caught for ace Garrett Crochet instead.
The new Red Sox lineup:
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Jarren Duran LF
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Trevor Story SS
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Wilyer Abreu RF
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Caleb Durbin 3B
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B
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Connor Wong C
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