Thu Apr 10 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **Red Sox Sign Veteran Catcher Yasmani Grandal to Minor League Deal**

**BOSTON, MA – April 10, 2025** – Facing a shortage of catchers due to injuries and recent trades, the Boston Red Sox have signed veteran Yasmani Grandal to a minor league contract, according to reports. The move comes after starting catcher Connor Wong landed on the 10-day injured list with a broken finger.

The Red Sox’s catching depth has been significantly thinned by Wong’s injury and the earlier trade of top prospect Kyle Teel. This leaves Carlos Narváez, with limited major league experience, as the primary backstop, and utility player Blake Sabol as the backup. Triple-A Worcester catcher Seby Zavala is also an option, but his performance this season has been underwhelming.

Grandal, a former All-Star, provides much-needed experience and defensive prowess. While a few years removed from his peak performance, he had a respectable season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024, posting a .228/.304/.400 slash line and showing strong framing abilities. Despite his solid numbers, he surprisingly remained unsigned until agreeing to this minor league deal with Boston.

Grandal will require time to regain game readiness after missing Spring Training. The Red Sox plan to integrate him into their system through extended Spring Training or a minor league assignment. His arrival could significantly bolster the team’s catching corps, potentially becoming the starting catcher once he is back up to speed. The low-risk, high-reward nature of the minor league contract makes the signing a strategic move for Boston given their current circumstances.

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