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Omar Narvaez’s season with the Houston Astros is over before it even really started. The Astros have reportedly released the former All-Star catcher from his minor league contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4, 2025

Astros release Omar Narvaez

The Astros released catcher Omar Narvaez from his minor league contract, KPRC2’s Ari Alexander reports. Narvaez spent a little under two months with Triple-A Sugar Land, and he hit .258/.402/.333 over 117 plate appearances with the Astros’ top affiliate.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5, 2025

Astros sign veteran catcher to a minor league deal

The Astros signed veteran catcher Omar Narváez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced.

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Recent Mets Signing Bust Released by MLB Bottom-Feeder

The New York Mets signed 2021 All-Star catcher Omar Narvaez to a $15 million deal in December of 2022, but the veteran backstop failed to live up to that contract and has done very little to extend his MLB career since.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21, 2025

White Sox release catcher Omar Narvaez from minor league deal

The White Sox released catcher Omar Narvaez from his minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. He’d signed one month ago, his second non-roster contract of the year with the Sox.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21, 2025

Omar Narvaez elects free agency

Veteran catcher Omar Narvaez, who was designated for assignment by the White Sox last week, passed through waivers unclaimed. He was assigned outright to Triple-A Charlotte but has rejected that assignment in favor of free agency, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17, 2025

White Sox designate Omar Narvaez for assignment

The White Sox announced Thursday that they’ve designated veteran catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment. His spot on the 40-man and active rosters will go to top catching prospect Edgar Quero, whose previously reported promotion to the majors is now official; his contract has been formally selected.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10, 2025

White Sox select Joshua Palacios, Omar Narvaez; release Juan Carela

The White Sox announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contracts of outfielder Joshua Palacios and catcher Omar Narvaez. (The likelihood of the Narvaez

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9, 2025

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Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2025

Reports: White Sox release veteran C Omar Narvaez

The Chicago White Sox released veteran catcher Omar Narvaez, multiple outlets reported Monday. An All-Star in 2021 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, Narvaez played his first three seasons with the White Sox.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24, 2025

White Sox release Omar Narváez, reassign Chase Meidroth

The White Sox today informed catcher Omar Narváez and infielder Chase Meidroth that they would not be making the Opening Day roster.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11, 2025

White Sox add former All-Star hitter

The Chicago White Sox remain busy this offseason, albeit with only marginal upgrades. Chicago announced this week that they have signed veteran catcher Omar Narvaez in free agency.

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Former Seattle Mariners Catcher Omar Narvaez Signs with Chicago White Sox

Former Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Friday. With that, he'll get an invitation to spring training.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 11, 2025

Omar Narvaez, Chicago White Sox Agree to Minor League Pact

The Chicago White Sox and veteran catcher Omar Narvaez agreed to a minor-league contract on Friday. The team also noted that Narvaez will get an invite to spring training, which begins just about one month from now.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / January 10, 2025

The Chicago White Sox bring home once talented All-Star for this season

The Chicago White Sox added to their depth once more with signing veteran catcher and former All-Star Omar Narvaez to a minor league deal per FanSided’s Robert Murray.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 10, 2025

Ex-Mets Disappointing Free Agent Signs Minors Deal With White Sox

As the MLB offseason rolls on, a familiar name for New York Mets fans has found a new home on the South Side of Chicago. Former Mets free agent signing Omar Narvaez was offered a minor league contract on Friday and an invitation to Spring Training with the Chicago White Sox; FanSided’s Robert Murray was the first to report the signing on X.

Houston Astros News / Over The Monster / December 17, 2024

Meet The New Guy: Omar Narvaez

Kyle Teel will likely begin the season in Triple-A Charlotte (CWS), but never fear! We got another catcher... maybe.... He’s Omar Narvaez and he’s from Venezuela, just like that other Red Sox “possible interest” target Anthony Santander.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 26, 2024

Former Mets' Free Agent Flop Signs with American League Contender

One of the New York Mets' castoffs may be playing against them this weekend. Catcher Omar Narvaez, who was designated for assignment by New York on May 31 and officially released on June 5, has signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26, 2024

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 5, 2024

Mets release pair of recently DFA'd former All-Stars

The Mets are amidst another disappointing campaign. The blue and orange are sitting nine games under .500 (26-35) and are beginning to prepare to sell off a big chunk of the roster at this year’s trade deadline.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 31, 2024

Mets Acquire Yankees Catcher; While Young Star Progresses Towards Return

The New York Mets have designated veteran catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment. This move comes after Narvaez's disappointing performance on both offense and defense since signing a two-year deal with the Mets last offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2024