The Boston Red Sox had Thursday off before turning their attention to a weekend showdown with the New York Yankees.
Meanwhile, the New York Mets wrapped up their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with another disappointing result, falling 8-2 and losing two of the three games in Milwaukee.
Not long after the day’s action ended, Boston made a notable move to add some experience behind the plate.
Red Sox Add Veteran Catcher
The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher, according to Nick John of Talk Sox Ball.
The signing gives Boston an experienced catcher with plenty of familiarity around Major League Baseball. Nido spent the first eight seasons of his big-league career with the Mets before making brief stops with the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Nido has spent the 2026 campaign in Triple-A, appearing in 43 games for Detroit’s affiliate. He has posted a .236 batting average with three home runs, a .368 slugging percentage and a .685 OPS.
The veteran catcher has yet to reach the majors this season and has appeared in only 27 MLB games over the previous two years.
Still, there is reason for Boston to believe Nido can provide some value. He finished the 2025 season strongly, batting .343 over his final 10 games with Detroit.
For now, Nido will likely have to work his way through Boston’s minor league system, but the move gives the Red Sox another experienced option at catcher as they enter an important stretch of the season.
Here’s a polished continuation that fits naturally with the previous section:
Nido Brings Plenty of Mets Experience to Boston
Nido’s connection to the Mets dates back more than a decade. New York selected him in the eighth round of the 2012 MLB Draft, and after working his way through the organization, he eventually made his Major League debut in 2017.
While Nido has never been known for his offensive production, his defensive ability behind the plate has been one of his biggest strengths.
During his time with the Mets, Nido appeared in 306 games and accumulated 178 hits, 16 home runs, 82 RBIs and 84 runs scored over 830 at-bats. He finished his Mets tenure with a .214 batting average, a .313 slugging percentage and a .564 OPS.
Now, Nido gets an opportunity with the Red Sox organization, which already has two catchers on its major league roster in Adley Rutschman and Connor Wong.
However, Boston’s catching situation could change depending on Rutschman’s health. With the veteran catcher recently dealing with injury concerns, Nido could eventually emerge as a potential depth option for the Red Sox if they need additional help behind the plate.
For now, though, Nido is expected to begin his time in the organization with Triple-A Worcester. If he performs well and Boston needs catching help at the major league level, his experience could eventually earn him a call-up.
