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Yankees Option J.C. Escarra as Amed Rosario Nears Return

It creates room for Rosario’s versatile right-handed bat following his recovery from a left shoulder sprain.

Jun 29, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra (25) walks off the field after the top of the eighth inning against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • The Yankees optioned backup catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Monday after his August 10 recall yielded a single 0-for-1 appearance with an RBI.
  • Escarra, 30, slashed .202/.296/.333 over 98 major league plate appearances this season, making him a depth piece behind Austin Wells and Ben Rice.
  • Utility infielder Amed Rosario, who injured his left shoulder crashing into the outfield wall on August 8, is set to be activated ahead of Tuesday’s series opener in Tampa Bay.
  • Acquired at the trade deadline for his right-handed platoon value, Rosario hit .312 with 12 extra-base hits in 99 plate appearances against southpaws this season.
  • Upon activation, Rosario is expected to provide a late-game pinch-hit and defensive versatility, particularly against left-handed pitching.