Carlos Narvaez was the Red Sox’s cleanup hitter for Friday night’s series opener in the Bronx — his first trip there since the Yankees traded him to Boston in December.

Last year, he finally got his chance — kind of — in debuting in July, when Jose Trevino hit the injured list. Narváez backed up Austin Wells and played in six games, going 3-for-13, before his opportunity ended.

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