J.C. Escarra Receives D- Grade for Yankees' 2026 Season

J.C. Escarra earned a D- grade for his 2026 season as the Yankees' backup catcher, struggling offensively with a .188/.239/.271 slash line and 42 OPS+. While his defense remained solid, his Catcher Framing Runs dropped to zero. He spent time in Triple-A Scranton, where he hit .301 with 11 home runs, and experimented with switch-hitting. Escarra is pre-arbitration eligible for 2027 and may factor into the Highlanders' Triple-A catching mix, but needs to improve offensively to justify a roster spot.