MLB Player News

Manager Aaron Boone said that Escarra (personal) is expected to rejoin the Yankees ahead of Sunday's game against the Athletics, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Escarra has been away from the team since Wednesday while observing the birth of his child, but the backup catcher won't be out much longer. Ben Rice will serve as the Yankees' No. 2 option behind the plate while Escarra remains unavailable.

Narvaez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Narvaez will yield to Connor Wong behind the dish for Friday's series opener against Toronto. Since the start of June, Narvaez is 13-for-58 (.224) with an 11:18 BB:K over 17 games.

Robert (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Robert was lifted from Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness, and despite having a team day off Thursday, Robert will remain on the bench for Friday's series opener. Michael Taylor will bat ninth and patrol center field in place of Robert.

Guerrero (forearm) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

Manager John Schneider said Friday morning that Guerrero was likely to be in Friday's lineup, but Guerrero will actually be on the bench. The first baseman was hit by a pitch on the forearm Thursday, and his X-rays came back negative. He should still be considered day-to-day going forward, but his status is certainly worth monitoring.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

Jeffers and Christian Vazquez have been in a near-equal timeshare behind the dish during June, and it'll be Vazquez who draws the start Friday. Jeffers is slashing .244/.347/.396 with six homers in 251 plate appearances this season.

Wells is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Wells started the previous four games and will receive a rest day after going 3-for-16 with a walk, a double and an RBI during that stretch. Ben Rice will start behind the plate, with J.C. Escarra (paternity) away from the team for a few days.

Mountcastle (hamstring) said Friday that he began a hitting progression this week and is hoping to return once he's eligible for reinstatement July 30, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Mountcastle was given an 8-to-12 week return timeline, and he's trending toward being activated around the eight-week mark, having made significant strides in his recovery. The 28-year-old will have to avoid a setback, but he's on track for a late-July or early August return.

Ramirez (forearm) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Manager Stephen Vogt said earlier Friday that Ramirez likely wouldn't be able to play Friday due to a bruised right forearm. As expected, the third baseman is out of the lineup, yielding hot-corner duties to Daniel Schneemann. Ramirez should be considered day-to-day going forward.

France is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

France will get the night off Friday after making six consecutive starts at first base. In his place, Kody Clemens will start at first base and bat seventh.

The Guardians activated Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Sabrowski has been sidelined since spring training due to left elbow inflammation, and he's finally been cleared to make his 2025 debut. The 27-year-old threw 12.2 scoreless innings for Cleveland last season, but he has struggled a bit during his rehab assignment, logging a 5.14 ERA over seven innings at Triple-A Columbus. Sabrowski will take Zak Kent's spot on the active roster.