J.C. ESCARRA NEWS

Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians' Wild Card Series roster

Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’ roster for their Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Yankees' backup catcher could be left off Wild Card series roster | Sporting News J.C. Escarra could be the odd man out for the Yankees’ catching rotation

SEPTEMBER 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fried Rice combo sparks jokes among Yankees pitcher Max Fried and catcher Ben Rice

A Fried Rice combo left Ben Rice hungering to yuk it up with Max Fried

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Optioned to minors Escarra was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact Escarra has bounced between the majors and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre all season. He was most recently recalled Monday and did not log a plate appearance before being optioned.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Escarra is back with the Yankees with rosters expanding this month. The catcher has appeared in 40 games with the team this season, slashing .202/.296/.333 with two home runs, 11 RBI, five runs scored, one stolen bases and an 11:14 BB:K across 98 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Escarra is back with the Yankees with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men. He's previously appeared in 40 games with the Yankees this season, slashing .202/.296/.333 with two home runs, one stolen base, 11 RBI and five runs across 98 plate appearances. Escarra will likely be in line for limited playing time at catcher while both Austin Wells and Ben Rice are available.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, New York is expected to activate utility man Amed Rosario (collarbone) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay. After being called up from Triple-A on Aug. 10, Escarra appeared in just one game during his week-long stint with the Yankees, going 0-for-1 with an RBI.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Magazine: Continued Growth When Will Warren delivered the first pitch of a June 27 home matchup against the Athletics, it was not Austin Wells on the receiving end. No...

AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Yanks' Rosario goes on IL with shoulder injury, hopes to miss minimum NEW YORK – The Yankees were bitten by the injury bug on Sunday, placing infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario on the 10-day injured list (retroa...

AUGUST 10 • MLB.COM

Yankees place Amed Rosario on 10-day injured list with shoulder sprain

The New York Yankees put Amed Rosario on the 10-day injured list with a left SC joint sprain in his shoulder Sunday, two days after he crashed into a right field fence and the vete...

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Yankees recalled Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Impact Escarra was pushed off the 26-man active roster July 30 when the Yankees needed to clear space for some of their trade-deadline arrivals, but he'll be back with the big club after utility player Amed Rosario (collarbone) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. He'll provide the Yankees with third option at catcher behind Austin Wells and Ben Rice, but because he's a left-handed batter, Escarra won't be a realistic option to earn a short-side platoon role.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Yankees recalled Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Impact Escarra was pushed off the 26-man active roster July 30 when the Yankees needed to clear space for some of their trade-deadline arrivals, but he'll be back with the big club after utility player Amed Rosario (collarbone) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. He'll provide the Yankees with third option at catcher behind Austin Wells and Ben Rice, but because he's a left-handed batter, Escarra won't be a realistic option to earn a short-side platoon role.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees make shocking roster decision after Austin Slater trade | Sporting News The New York Yankees made a trade to acquire Austin Slater on Wednesday. The corresponding move was the team optioning J.C. Escarra to Tripl...

JULY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact The move will make room on the 26-man roster for Austin Slater, whom the Yankees acquired from the White Sox. Escarra has appeared in 39 games for the Yankees this season and is slashing .205/.299/.337 with one steal, two home runs and 10 RBI across 97 plate appearances. With Escarra down in Triple-A, Ben Rice will serve as the Yankees' primary backstop behind Austin Wells.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact The move will make room on the 26-man active roster for outfielder Austin Slater, whom the Yankees acquired from the White Sox. Escarra has appeared in 39 games for the Yankees this season and has slashed .205/.299/.337 with one steal, two home runs and 10 RBI across 97 plate appearances. With Escarra down in Triple-A, Ben Rice will serve as the top backup to No. 1 catcher Austin Wells.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Boone says Yankees' defense 'just not good enough' after 4 errors in loss to Blue Jays

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said his team’s defensive performance was “just not good enough” after New York made four errors in an 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Yankees may trade away 30-year-old feel-good story due to overcrowded roster | Sporting News J.C. Escarra may be on the move.

JULY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees cut 2-time batting champ DJ LeMahieu with nearly $22 million left on contract

DJ LeMahieu has been cut by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Yankees reliever Luke Weaver calls for catcher's interference infractions to be limited

Luke Weaver wants Major League Baseball to limit catcher’s interference calls

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Springer has career-high 7 RBIs, Blue Jays beat Yankees 12-5 to pull within 1 game of AL East lead

George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Yankees 12-5 and closing within one gam...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Yankees without pitcher Fernando Cruz due to strained oblique

The Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique.

JULY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue

The New York Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique and selected righty Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Filling in for resting Wells Escarra (personal) will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Though the Yankees never officially placed him on the paternity list, Escarra was away from the club for a few days to observe the birth of his child before he returned to the bench for Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics. Escarra caught the final two innings of that contest and will now pick up his 20th start of the season Monday while top backstop Austin Wells rests.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Sunday Escarra (paternity list) is expected to rejoin the team Sunday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Escarra has been away from the team since Wednesday for personal reasons and, according to manager Aaron Boone, he's expected to rejoin the team Sunday. In the meantime, expect Austin Wells and Ben Rice to handle catching duties.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE