Traded to the Sox in December, Narváez earned a roster spot in spring training and has since become the team’s primary catcher.

The most impressive factoid concerning the Yankees’ catching pipeline is he (with the Red Sox), Agustín Ramírez (Marlins), Luis Torrens (Mets), Trevino (Reds), Ben Rortvedt (Rays) and Wells, Ben Rice and J.C. Escarra all have played in the majors one year later.

The Red Sox and Yankees will play for the first time this season on Friday at Yankee Stadium. The AL East rivals don’t often make trades with each other, although deals between the two sides have been more common this decade.