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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Mets won 3-2. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (in Canada).
The Yankees most recently won 3-1 on Saturday (after losing 8-5) on Friday.
They have been without starting catcher Austin Wells since June 5.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on June 6: “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Placed C Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list with cervical headaches. • Recalled C J.C. Escarra (#25) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Placed C Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list with cervical headaches. • Recalled C J.C. Escarra (#25) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
New York Yankees Announce Austin Wells News
GettyAustin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees looks on after the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2025 in New York City.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Yankees announced the latest update on Wells.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Austin Wells will play in Minor League rehab games this week, Aaron Boone said.”
Austin Wells will play in Minor League rehab games this week, Aaron Boone said.
Before the injury, Wells had been batting .166 with 24 hits, four home runs, seven RBI’s and 15 runs in 47 games.
He is in his fourth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar