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Yankees Option J.C. Escarra to Triple-A as Amed Rosario Nears Return

New York pares back to two catchers to free a roster spot for a right-handed utility bat.

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 on Monday optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team announced.
  • Amed Rosario is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday’s game in Tampa Bay, according to multiple beat reports.
  • The decision reflects confidence in Ben Rice and Austin Wells as the catching tandem rather than carrying a third catcher.
  • Escarra, 30, made one appearance after his August 10 recall (0-for-1 with an RBI) and is hitting .202/.296/.333 in 98 plate appearances this season.
  • Rosario has been out since August 8 with a left shoulder sternoclavicular sprain from a wall collision and brings multi-position depth with a .312 average against left-handers this year.