August 26, 2020
ANALYSISThole began the season near the bottom of the team's catching depth chart, but an injury to
Kyle Higashioka (oblique) and the retirement of
Chris Iannetta has catapulted Thole to taxi-squad status. Though he's unlikely to be activated barring injury or illness to either
Gary Sanchez or
Erik Kratz, Thole will likely accompany the team on road trips until Higashioka is able to return. The Yankees'
acquisition of
Rob Brantly on Wednesday does cast some question about Thole's place on the depth chart moving forward, however.