Yankees’ J.C. Escarra feeling ‘more comfortable’ as he seeks more starts at catcher
J.C. Escarra of the New York Yankees is gaining confidence as he seeks more playing time at catcher. He recently achieved a milestone by being the first Yankees catcher to record three hits in a game this season. Despite his performance, he continues to compete for starts against Austin Wells, who has struggled early in the season.
- ▪J.C. Escarra started a game and recorded three hits, the first Yankees catcher to do so this season.
- ▪Escarra is looking for more opportunities as the Yankees seek better production from their catchers.
- ▪Austin Wells has been the primary catcher but is struggling, allowing Escarra to gain more chances.
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New York Yankees Yankees’ J.C. Escarra feeling ‘more comfortable’ as he seeks more starts at catcher By Greg Joyce Published May 26, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET New York Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra (25) hits a sac fly on May 18, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.C. Escarra started Monday’s game and delivered three hits, the first time a Yankees catcher has done so this season. It did not buy him a start Tuesday, but as the Yankees try to get more production out of their catchers, Escarra has started to get more opportunities of late with Austin Wells struggling to get going a third of the way through the season.
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