OMAR NARVÁEZ NEWS

Quiet at plate this spring Narvaez went 1-for-3 in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact The hit was just his second of the spring for the Mets in 15 at-bats, with both of them being singles. Narvaez also went 1-for-4 in his only start for Venezuela during the WBC. The 31-year-old catcher signed a one-year deal this offseason to be the Mets' No. 1 catcher to begin the year largely on the strength of his defense and pitch-framing, and he could work in a platoon with Tomas Nido. The team will be hoping Francisco Alvarez plays well enough at Triple-A Syracuse to push Narvaez aside at some point in 2023, however.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' top prospects Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty look like stars in training

Francisco Álvarez and Brett Baty have distinctly different personalities, but their similar skill levels could fast-track both to the big le...

MARCH 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Catcher Tomás Nido, Mets agree to $3.7M, 2 year contract

Catcher Tomás Nido and the New York Mets agreed to a $3.7 million, two-year contract

JANUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Eppler says Mets' lineup deep even after losing Correa

Having failed to land Carlos Correa, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler is satisfied with his offense heading into spring training

JANUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Caratini, Milner avoid arbitration, reach deals with Brewers

Milwaukee catcher Victor Caratini and left-hander Hoby Milner agreed to one-year contracts, a day ahead of the swap of proposed arbitration salaries between players and teams

JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Why MLB teams are signing stars to deals over 10 years

MLB contracts aren’t only more lucrative but longer. Pedro Moura explains why, while also spotlighting the Cubs’ re-commitment and other fre...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Orioles get McCann, $19M from Mets for player to be named

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired catcher James McCann and $19 million from the New York Mets for a player to be named

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Mets land catcher Narváez, sign 5 to minor league deals

After landing free-agent catcher Omar Narváez, the New York Mets signed five players to minor league contracts

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Short-term deal with Mets Narvaez signed a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a player option for 2024 with the Mets on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Narvaez has spent the last three seasons as Milwaukee's primary backstop. He had a poor 2022 campaign with the bat, as he hit just .206/.292/.305 across 296 plate appearances. However, Narvaez is considered an excellent framer and should be a solid complement to Francisco Alvarez (ankle) -- a bat-first catcher. As things currently stand, James McCann and Tomas Nido are also on the Mets' 40-man roster, so it's unclear exactly how playing time will be divided.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Narvaez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Narvaez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Tuesday and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Victor Caratini is starting at catcher and batting eighth.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down Monday Narvaez isn't starting Monday's game against Arizona.

Impact Narvaez -- and his .576 OPS against left-handed pitchers -- will take a seat Monday with Tommy Henry starting for the D-backs. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish instead and bat eighth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Narvaez isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact Narvaez is on the bench for a second consecutive game since left-hander Braxton Garrett is starting for Miami. Victor Caratini will remain behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Narvaez will take a seat for the series finale with southpaw Jose Quintana twirling for the Cardinals. Victor Caratini replaces Narvaez behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Narvaez has a .447 OPS through 12 games in September and will take a seat Sunday with lefty Nick Lodolo pitching for Cincinnati. Victor Caratini will step in behind the plate and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Narvaez isn't in the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact Narvaez has split playing time at catcher recently and will retreat to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Thursday. Victor Caratini is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Narvaez isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Narvaez will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games after he went just 1-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout over his last two matchups. Victor Caratini is starting behind the dish and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Narvaez isn't starting Monday against the Mets.

Impact Narvaez is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Sunday against the Yankees. Victor Caratini will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Narvaez isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Narvaez started the last two games and went 3-for-8 with a double, a run and a strikeout. Victor Caratini will take over behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez started at catcher in his return from the 10-day injured list in Saturday's 6-5 loss in 11 innings, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Though he should see the bulk of the starts behind the plate moving forward, the lefty-hitting Narvaez will bow out of the lineup Sunday with Chicago bringing a southpaw (Justin Steele) to the hill. Victor Caratini will catch for starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the series finale.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated as expected Narvaez (quadriceps) was activated off the injured list as expected Saturday.

Impact A strained quadriceps had kept Narvaez out since early August, but he's good to go now after going 3-for-8 in a pair of rehab games. Mario Feliciano was optioned to create room on the roster, leaving Victor Caratini to serve as Narvaez's lone backup behind the plate.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs face the Brewers with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers visit the Cubs to start 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely returning Saturday Manager Craig Counsell said Narvaez (quadriceps) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday against the Cubs, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports...

Impact Narvaez began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday and has gone 3-for-8 with a double, two RBI, a run and a strikeout over two games. He'll likely remain with the minor-league club for another day or two but should be back in the Brewers' lineup this weekend.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers bring 2-1 series lead over Brewers into game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers play the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press