Aaron Boone is determined to have the best players available for the Yankees’ 2025 Opening Day, and one of those players is a young talent finally set to make his debut with the Bombers and become a professional player.
According to information from the Yankees, Boone has reportedly confirmed that JC Escarra is part of the 26-man roster for the team’s first game of the season. This means Escarra will finally have the chance to play in the majors during the regular season.
Notably, Escarra has shown strong performance during the MLB spring training, tallying three home runs, six runs, 15 hits, and seven RBIs in just 48 plate appearances. This level of productivity is impressive for a 29-year-old player who has spent most of his career in the minor leagues.
The latest addition to the Yankees roster, confirmed by Boone, provides the team with more options as they face the challenge of being without a key player like Giancarlo Stanton, who is expected to miss several weeks—possibly even months.
Escarra Nearly Gave It All Up
JC Escarra has spent 10 years as part of the Yankees organization, consistently working to stay in shape and playing in various leagues. According to information shared by Max Goodman, Escarra nearly quit pursuing a professional career in 2023 while competing in an independent league.
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Over the course of 10 years, Escarra’s journey has taken him through multiple teams and countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, and most recently, the Dominican Republic. There, he played 35 games with Águilas, recording 22 runs, 41 hits, and three home runs in 137 plate appearances.
