At this point in the MLB regular season, most teams have their rosters locked in, as they look to make a push towards the playoffs.
The Houston Astros are one of those teams that were active at the trade deadline and are also getting guys back off the injured list, making them a dangerous team down the stretch. At the same time, with players returning, it means Houston will have to either send guys back to the minors or designate them for assignment.
One of those vet players who was part of that latter category was catcher Omar Narvaez. The 33-year-old catcher was released by Houston last week after signing a minor league contract at the beginning of June.
Narvaez didn’t make any appearances with the big league club, as he spent most of his time at Triple-A Sugar Land. Nonetheless, it didn’t take long for the former Astros minor leaguer to find his next opportunity.
#Rangers just announced that they signed veteran catcher Omar Narvaez to a minor-league contract. He's headed to Round Rock. Catching depth has been a need for a while.
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) August 10, 2025
Omar Narvaez Signs Minor League Deal with Texas Rangers
On Sunday, Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reported that the 33-year-old Narvaez signed a minor league pact with the Texas Rangers. Narvaez will reportedly head to Triple-A Round Rock, as the Rangers need catching depth.
For the veteran, this is another chance for him to show that he deserves a major league call-up, either by the Rangers or another squad in the majors. Narvaez actually played well in his short stint at Sugar Land, slashing .258/.402/.333 with a home run and 11 RBI in 27 games. He also had a .735 OPS.
The veteran has already played in a game with Round Rock, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout and walk, but had an RBI. It’s been an interesting 2025 season for the veteran catcher, who began the year with the Chicago White Sox.
Narvaez joined the White Sox this offseason on a minor league deal, but was cut right before Opening Day. However, Chicago brought him back on another minor league contract in April, and he was called up to the big leagues on April 10.
The veteran catcher only appeared in four games with the White Sox, where he hit .286 and had three RBI. But he was DFA’d by the White Sox a week later, and spent the rest of his time in the minors league at Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte before getting released on May 20.
With a new opportunity gifted to him, let’s see if the ex-Astros catcher can pick up where he left off at Triple-A Sugar Land and get himself back to the majors by September.