Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Thursday in Tampa:
Going bye, bye
Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton both crushed home runs off Osvaldo Bido during live batting practice, with Stanton’s blast hitting halfway up the scoreboard in left-center field.
Giancarlo Stanton, taking batting practice earlier this week, hit a home off Osvaldo Bido during BP on Feb. 19, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Bido beatdown
Bido, claimed off waivers earlier this month but out of minor league options, got beat up a bit during his inning of work.
He just escaped a line drive smoked back at him by Aaron Judge , and Trent Grisham tagged a deep fly ball to the warning track.
Osvaldo Bido, throwing earlier this month, gave up home runs to Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton during the one inning of batting practice he threw on Feb. 19, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Caught my eye
J.C. Escarra mixed in some first base work with his regular catching duties Thursday and also brought out his third-base glove.
Escarra made cameos at both corner infield spots last season, and his ability to play there in a pinch adds to his case to make the roster, giving the Yankees more flexibility off the bench even if they carry three catchers.
Friday’s schedule
The Yankees begin Grapefruit League play on the road against the Orioles in Sarasota, Fla., with top pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez getting the start.
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