The Yankees used their first-round pick on shortstop Dax Kilby, a left-handed hitting shortstop out of Newman High School who […]

With veteran Amed Rosario expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday in Tampa, the Yankees needed to make room on their active roster. That’s why backup catcher J.C. Escarra was optioned down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday afternoon.

Rosario, who has played only right field for the Yankees so far after splitting time between second and third base with the Washington Nationals this season, should be a factor against left-handed pitchers this week. The Yankees will face Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet during their four-game series this week, likely on Saturday.

After a short return to the Yankees, Escarra is back in Triple-A, with Rosario expected as the corresponding move.

Oswald Peraza may be on a new team this month after the Yankees traded him away at the deadline, but his playing time hasn’t increased with the Angels. In two-plus weeks with Los Angeles, as of Monday afternoon, Peraza has appeared in only eight games. He’s made just two starts and played in only one complete game.

The New York Yankees saw first baseman Paul Goldschmidt return from a brief injury absence to dominate the St. Louis Cardinals.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Sometimes, when a player is struggling, he’s sent to Triple A in hopes that facing weaker opponents will help him figure things out. The New York Yankees received a similar kind of reprieve over the last week.

The MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape here in the middle of August, though there is always the potential for a major shakeup if one of the teams on the fringe of contention gets hot.

José Caballero and Anthony Volpe score on an fielding error by Thomas Saggese to put the Yankees ahead 6-4 in the top of the 9th

Peraza primarily served as a defensive replacement for the Yankees, with occasional starting opportunities. From May 20-30, he started all but one game, but went just 3 for 25 with eight strikeouts. The same could be said for July 3-13, when he went just 3 for 27 with nine strikeouts.

The New York Yankees' offseason will feature some key decisions on impending free agents. Cody Bellinger could be the most important player to watch.