On Saturday evening, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Boston Red Sox in the Bronx.
They lost by a score of 5-3 (on Friday).
Austin Wells had one strikeout in three at-bats.
Yankees Announce Significant Roster News
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees checks on Austin Wells #28 after Wells was hit by the ball in his hand in the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 01, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Before Saturday’s game, the Yankees announced a roster update on Wells.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “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.”
Wells has struggled in 2026.
He is batting .166 with 24 hits, four home runs, seven RBI’s and 15 runs in 47 games this year.
Looking At Wells
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Austin Wells #28 after the final out of the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Wells was picked in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft.
He has spent all four years of his MLB career with the Yankees.
Over 307 career games, Wells is batting .215 with 209 hits, 42 home runs, 146 RBI’s, 116 runs and six stolen bases.
Social Media Reacts To Roster 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 Mets won 3-2.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@eyyankees: “The Yankees have a strange theme of players getting headaches… – Brandon Drury – Clint Frazier – Anthony Rizzo – Austin Wells”
@TalksToPeople: “I cannot believe I am stuck watching “Ali Sanchez” as my starting catcher”
@biggie_rob: “Experience Yankees baseball, where we break new ground on new injury inventions”
@VirginiaYankee1: “I don’t know what that means but okay. Hopefully he gets some relief”
@TalkinYanks: “Austin Wells is going on the injured list with cervical headaches JC Escarra is being called up before today’s game after being sent down after last night’s game”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 37-26 record in 63 games.
They are 18-12 in 30 games at home in the Bronx.
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