Video: Yankees Reveal Ex-Uber Driver J.C. Escarra's Call to Mom After Making Roster

After making the New York Yankees' major league roster, catcher J.C. Escarra got to share an emotional moment with his mother.

Escarra, whose long road to MLB included a stint as an Uber driver, called his mom to tell her the good news, and the team shared a video of the heartwarming conversation on social media:

Yankees manager Aaron Boone informed Escarra that he made the roster on Saturday after his impressive performance in spring training:

Per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Escarra was released by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022 and took up odd jobs to help pay the bills with his wife while still pursuing his dream of playing baseball. In addition to tenures in independent ball, Puerto Rico and Mexico, Escarra made Uber trips several times a week and later added substitute teaching, food delivery, contractor work and youth baseball coaching to his resume.

The Yankees signed Escarra to a minor league contract in January 2024, and he hit .302 in 52 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season. He brought his hot bat to spring training and hit .333 with three home runs and eight RBI.

Escarra is likely to be the primary backup behind Yankees catcher Austin Wells. The team will open the year against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.