Francisco Cervelli

Mar 1, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) hits a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Francisco Cervelli has been a Yankee since the team signed him out of his native Venezuela at age 17 in 2003.

But he might not be for long.

The White Sox and Diamondbacks have "heavily scouted" Cervelli, according to report from the New York Post's George King.

Both teams have unstable catching situations.

Cervelli, who's out of minor league options, seems to be the early favorite in a battle for the backup catcher's spot. He's competing against Austin Romine and John Ryan Murphy, who each have options.

But Cervelli is also the most experienced of the bunch, and could be considered the most prepared to start behind the plate for a major league team.