J.C. Escarra Drawing Trade Attention

30-year-old J.C. Escarra has emerged as a valuable backup catcher for the Yankees, posting a .215/.312/.354 line with excellent plate discipline and five years of team control remaining. Interest from rival clubs, including the Padres and Nationals, could prompt the Yankees to consider trading Escarra, especially if they feel confident in Ben Rice as their primary backup moving forward.

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