Yankees' roster depth suffers another blow as Amed Rosario is sidelined due to injury, landing on the injured list.
In a recent setback for the New York Yankees, utility player Amed Rosario has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left sternoclavicular joint sprain. The injury occurred on August 8 during a game against the Houston Astros, while Rosario was attempting to make a catch in the right-field wall [1][2][4][5].
Rosario, who has appeared in just four games for the Yankees, has shown encouraging signs of recovery. He has been participating in pregame work such as fielding and batting practice since August 15. The Yankees are hopeful that Rosario will return as soon as the minimum 10 days are up, making his expected return date in late August 2025.
Meanwhile, outfielder Austin Slater, who was previously placed on the injured list by the Yankees due to a hamstring strain, appears to be recovering well. As of August 18, 2025, there are no recent injury updates or IL status for Slater, suggesting that he might be currently healthy and not dealing with an injury [1][2][5].
To compensate for the loss of Rosario, J.C. Escarra has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as a corresponding move. Escarra remains with the Yankees, providing valuable depth to the team [1][6].
The Yankees' right-handed hitting depth has been affected by these injuries, but the team continues to push forward. Readers can stay updated on the Yankees' sports coverage by following Kyle Evans, who leads sports coverage and hosts the Concrete Jungle podcast for FingerLakes1.com [3].
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Amed Rosario's absence due to a left sternoclavicular joint sprain might affect the Yankees' baseball performance during his recovery period on the 10-day injured list. Despite this setback, the team has called up J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to compensate for his loss, resulting in MLB action for Escarra.
