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J.C. Escarra

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Preseason
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PIT
Sun, Mar 16
L 4-3
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TB
Sun, Mar 16
W 7-5
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TOR
Mon, Mar 17
L 6-5
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BOS
Tue, Mar 18
T 4-4
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PHI
Wed, Mar 19
W 9-7
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ATL
Wed, Mar 19
L 4-0
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BAL
Thu, Mar 20
W 9-7
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DET
Fri, Mar 21
6:05 pm
MLBN
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PHI
Sat, Mar 22
1:05 pm
vs
TB
Sun, Mar 23
1:05 pm
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J.C. Escarra spent 2022 and 2023 in independent ball, so his ascent to the Yankees' 40-man roster is a bit of a Cinderella story. It remains to be seen where (or if) he fits in New York's plans, but the 29-year-old at least opened some eyes last season, particularly with his performance in Triple-A -- he posted a .930 OPS over 201 plate appearances at that level, collecting 14 doubles, eight homers and 34 RBI across 52 games. Escarra also notched an impressive 27:30 K:BB, and even when he struggled to hit earlier in his career in Baltimore's system, he consistently registered low K rates and solid walk rates. Perhaps most importantly, Escarra logged time at both corner-infield and corner-outfield spots in addition to his primary post behind the plate last year, and that versatility figures to be a key factor in his chance of carving out a role in the majors. Escarra isn't likely to open the season with the big club, but that scenario isn't a complete impossibility given the uncertainty about who will work as the Yankees' backup catcher.

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  • Yankees' J.C. Escarra: In line to serve as backup catcher

    Rotowire
    Escarra has a "stranglehold" on the Yankees' backup catcher job behind starter Austin Wells, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. Escarra has crushed the ball this spring, sporting a 1.032 OPS with three home runs in 14 Grapefruit League contests. The 29-year-old is on the 40-man roster but will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Ben Rice will also be on the Opening Day roster and is capable of catching, but he's likely to focus mostly on designated hitter duties.
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  • Yankees' J.C. Escarra: Swinging hot stick in spring play

    Rotowire
    Escarra went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League win against the Phillies. Escarra went deep in the seventh inning, blasting a 386-foot homer to right field. The 30-year-old has stood out this spring, slashing .355/.394/.645 with three homers, seven RBI and only six strikeouts over 33 plate appearances. Escarra thrived with a .930 OPS over 201 plate appearances at Triple-A last season, and he's competing for an Opening Day roster spot as New York's backup catcher behind Austin Wells.
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  • Yankees' J.C. Escarra: Belts Grapefruit League long ball

    Rotowire
    Escarra went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three total RBI in Thursday's Grapefruit League loss to Minnesota. Escarra drove in three of the Yankees' four runs in the contest, notching a two-run single in the seventh inning and a solo shot to right-center field in the ninth. The 29-year-old made noise at Triple-A last season with a .930 OPS, eight home runs and 34 RBI over 52 games, and he's competing in camp for the backup catcher job behind Austin Wells in the Bronx. Escarra has hit well this spring with a .294/.333/.471 slash line, four RBI and just three strikeouts over 18 plate appearances. His path to a roster spot could be helped by the fact that he is on the 40-man roster, unlike Alex Jackson, who is also in the running for New York's backup catcher role.
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  • Yankees' J.C. Escarra: Joins 40-man roster

    Rotowire
    The Yankees selected Escarra's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Escarra hit .261/.355/.434 with 12 homers between Double-A Somerset and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2024. The 29-year-old has yet to see any action at the major-league level but will enter the offseason as part of the Yankees' 40-man roster.
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