Yankees demote Escarra, raising questions about Boone's homegrown-catcher faith
After a 5-3 loss to the Red Sox, New York demoted catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A and called up Ali Sanchez, a move driven by Escarra’s weak .177/.235/.258 line in 68 plate appearances. The decision renews scrutiny of Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman’s faith in Escarra as more than a glove-type catcher and highlights concerns about overvaluing homegrown talent while searching for a clearer platoon fit behind Austin Wells.
