The New York Yankees have faced a challenging scenario at the catcher position, a situation worsened by José Treviño’s season-ending wrist injury. The rumors of the team looking for additional catchers at the trade deadline weren’t a surprise.
With mainstays like Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt not entirely filling the void, a look at Triple-A prospects, including the promising Carlos Narvaez, is warranted.
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The Current Catcher Landscape for the Yankees
Post Treviño’s injury, the Yankees have primarily relied on Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt, but there is increasing dissatisfaction with the current performance.