The New York Yankees seem to be testing their luck at the catcher position, instilling faith in the struggling Gary Sanchez and sticking with Austin Romine as the backup. Sanchez had a very rough 2018, finishing the season with a .186 batting average and allowed 18 passed balls behind the plate (74 games).
The previously rising star was hitting with power and efficiency in 2016-17 but fell off after having shoulder surgery and sustaining two right-groin injuries that sidelined him last season.
The New York Yankees don’t have much backup:
Romine will likely act as the No.