J.C. Escarra Earns Spot on Yankees' Major League Roster After Persevering Through Career Challenges

The 29-year-old catcher overcame financial struggles and near-retirement to achieve his MLB dream, celebrated in an emotional moment with his family.

J.C. Escarra, 29, was named to the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster as a backup catcher after a standout spring training performance.
Escarra hit .333, recorded 16 hits, 8 RBIs, and maintained a perfect fielding percentage across 17 spring training games.
The catcher worked as an Uber driver and substitute teacher to support his family after being released by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022.
Escarra emotionally shared the news with his mother in a phone call captured on video, emphasizing the shared sacrifices of his journey.
The Yankees begin their 2025 MLB season on March 27, with Escarra set to make his major league debut against the Milwaukee Brewers.