Spring training is often where unheralded players make their case for a roster spot, and for lefty J.C. Escarra, it’s an opportunity to keep his baseball dream alive. The 29-year-old is battling for a backup role behind Austin Wells and Paul Goldschmidt, hoping to carve out a place as a versatile depth option for the Yankees.
A Journey on the Brink of Retirement
Escarra’s path to this moment has been anything but conventional. Just a short time ago, he was on the verge of hanging up his cleats for good, believing his shot at the majors had slipped away.