JC Escarra has a firm grip on the Yankees’ backup catcher spot behind Austin Wells, per team updates, with a 1.032 OPS and three homers this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Escarra’s 1.032 OPS and three homers over 14 Grapefruit League games secure him as the Yankees’ No. 2 catcher for his MLB debut, edging out Ben Rice, who’ll focus on DH. The 29-year-old’s 40-man roster status helps. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should roster him, banking on his hot bat for spot starts behind Wells early in the season.