J.C. Escarra - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact With Escarra headed back to the minors, it means Ali Sanchez will likely be activated from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against Boston. Escarra didn't see action in any of the three games after he was recalled Tuesday.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Yankees recalled Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Escarra was just sent down this past weekend, but he's back with the big club to take the roster spot vacated by Ali Sanchez (paternity). The 31-year-old will serve as the backup catcher behind Austin Wells while Sanchez is away for the next couple days.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Keep Austin Wells in AAA"; "This is sickening" - Yankees fans react to left-handed Bronx Bombers catcher's demotion The New York Yankees optioned catcher J.C. Escarra and right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Saturday’s 10-2 loss against the Cincinnati Reds.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact The Yankees sent Escarra down to the minors earlier this month but were forced to bring him back a day later once Austin Wells (head) landed on the IL. Now that Wells is set to return to the active roster Sunday, Escarra will move back to Triple-A after posting a .493 OPS in 91 plate appearances with the Pinstripes. Ali Sanchez will remain as the backup catcher in the Bronx.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Escarra is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The Yankees will go with a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay, so Escarra will retreat to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Spencer Jones and Ryan McMahon. Ali Sanchez will get the nod at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Wild Yankees hitting stat shows how bad Austin Wells, J.C. Escarra have been | Sporting News The Yankees' catchers are struggling immensely.

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hitting bench Wednesday Escarra is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Left-hander Parker Messick is on the bump for Cleveland, so the left-handed-hitting Escarra will give way to the right-handed-hitting Ali Sanchez behind the dish in the series finale. Escarra was included in the lineup against righties in the first two games of the series and appears poised to occupy the strong side of a platoon at catcher while top backstop Austin Wells (headaches) is on the shelf.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Yankees recalled Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact Escarra was sent down to Triple-A on Friday after putting up just a .493 OPS through 68 plate appearances, but he'll turn around and return to the Bronx now that Austin Wells (head) is on the injured list. Escarra will likely work in a timeshare alongside Ali Sanchez behind the plate until Wells returns.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

"An embarrassment of an organization" - Fans in disbelief after Yankees option $799,800 catcher to Triple-A The New York Yankees have struggled offensively with their catchers this season. The AL East franchise optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Trip...

JUNE 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Yankees sent down J.C. Escarra, called up Ali Sanchez and prompted Gary Sanchez jokes | Sporting News There's a lot going on here for the Yanks.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Optioned to SWB The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Escarra has slashed just .177/.235/.258 across 68 plate appearances while operating as the Yankees' backup catcher. No longer satisfied with his performance, the team will send the 31-year-old down to Triple-A to right the ship and promote Ali Sanchez to take Escarra's spot on the bench.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman Could Be Yankees' Answer to Their Catcher Woes (But It'll Come at a Cost) The Yankees' situation behind home plate has been a hot topic throughout the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Austin Wells and J.C. Escarr...

JUNE 2 • SI.COM

Yankees' J.C. Escarra working to make an unprecedented career change | Sporting News This would be impressive and drastic.

MAY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees linked to Astros' World Series champion catcher as J.C. Escarra replacement | Sporting News New York could use a backstop upgrade.

MAY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three singles in win Monday Escarra went 3-for-4 with three singles in Monday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Escarra made just his eighth start of the month behind the dish and snapped an 0-for-13 skid at the plate with the three-hit day. He raised his average from .157 to .200 with the three singles, as Escarra now owns a .541 OPS with seven RBI across 60 plate appearances in 2026.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers mis...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Filling in for resting Wells Escarra will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Escarra will pick up his eighth start of the season Wednesday while Austin Wells receives a routine breather for a day game after a night game. So long as Wells maintains health, Escarra will likely be in line for little more than one or two starts per week as the Yankees' No. 2 catcher.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Stanton exits game for pinch-runner in sixth inning HOUSTON -- Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton left Friday’s game at Daikin Park for a pinch-runner in the sixth inning. Stanton, who had reac...

APRIL 25 • MLB.COM

Rooker's 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2

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APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Pauley's go-ahead, 2-run double in 4-run 8th lifts Marlins over Yankees 7-6

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APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Giancarlo Stanton sparks Yankees with first regular-season stolen base since 2020

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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Slated for No. 2 catcher role Escarra is expected to serve as New York's backup catcher behind Austin Wells this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Escarra got his first taste of big-league action last season and posted a .202/.296/.33 slash line with two homers, 11 RBI, one stolen base and an 11:14 BB:K over 98 plate appearances. Both he and Wells bat left-handed, so Escarra's opportunities to play will likely come exclusively when Wells needs a rest day. Ben Rice, who's slated to be the team's primary first baseman, also has experience behind the plate and saw action at that position in 36 contests last year, though it's unclear how often (if at all) the Yankees will use him as a catcher this year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

NY Yankees' Aaron Boone could take calculated risk with veteran catcher J.C. Escarra Veteran catcher J.C. Escarra is drawing renewed confidence from Aaron Boone, as the New york Yankees weigh whether his upside and defensive...

MARCH 20 • BOLAVIP.COM

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