Key facts
- The New York Yankees have demoted catcher J.C. Escarra.
- Escarra has struggled in his role.
- Escarra is 29 years old.
- He has played 50 games in the majors.
- Escarra previously came up through the Mets system.
The New York Yankees have made a roster move, demoting catcher J.C. Escarra. The decision comes as a result of Escarra's struggles in his role. Escarra, who is 29 years old, has accumulated 50 games played in the major leagues. He originally came up through the Mets system before joining the Yankees organization. The Yankees are expected to pursue a right-handed hitting catcher before the trade deadline.