The Yankees are set to promote catcher Ali Sánchez to their MLB roster, following the optioning of backup catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A. Sánchez, who has a solid defensive reputation but a career batting average of .183, will serve as the backup to Austin Wells, who has struggled offensively. While Sánchez’s Triple-A performance this year has been below average, the Yankees hope he can provide some balance until they secure a better option before the trade deadline. Sánchez has shown a strong arm and good blocking skills in previous MLB stints.
