Escarra, a 30-year-old rookie, was one of three left-handed-hitting catchers on the Yankees' roster. He batted .205 with a .636 OPS in just 39 games.

Ziehl, 22, has worked in 16 games (15 starts) between Class A, High-A and Double-A this season, pitching to a 4.15 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 82 ⅓ innings. He now joins the White Sox organization.