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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 09: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees in action during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on May 09, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the New York Yankees will finish their series with the Chicago White Sox (at home).
They have won each of the first two games, scoring 22 total runs so far.
New York Yankees Get Big Austin Wells News
GettyAustin 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 Yankees have been playing without their starting catcher Austin Wells since June 5.
He has also had a tough season, batting just .166 with 24 hits, four home runs, seven RBIs and 15 runs.
The Yankees wrote (on June 6): “• Placed C Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list with cervical headaches.”
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.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, the Yankees got a huge update on Wells.
He hit two home runs during Thursday’s Triple-A game (he is on a rehab assignment).
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Austin Wells homered twice today for @swbrailriders. His second Minor League rehab game.”
Austin Wells homered twice today for @swbrailriders. His second Minor League rehab game.
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees reacts after catching a pop fly during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox in game three of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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