Austin Wells expected to return to Yankees lineup Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Austin Wells is poised to rejoin the Yankees on Sunday after a rehab assignment relating to cervical headaches, as confirmed by manager Aaron Boone. Wells, who experienced early-season struggles, showed improvement while on rehab, hitting two home runs despite a.167 batting average in three games. Boone stated that Wells has been symptom-free for a week and aims for a reset at the plate. Following his return, the Yankees will need to make a roster move involving their current catchers, J.C. Escarra and Ali Sánchez, both of whom have had limited offensive success this season. Wells is expected to play against Reds pitcher Chase Burns.
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- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees expect Austin Wells to be back after hopeful reset
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Wells expected back after what Yankees hope was a reset
"NEW YORK — It sounds like Austin Wells will be back in the majors on Sunday. Aaron Boone said Saturday that the catcher, who has been on a rehab assignment after battling cervical headaches, will “probably” rejoin the Yankees on Father’s Day. The manager added that it’s “likely” the lefty-swinging Wells will be in the lineup against right-handed Reds phenom Chase Burns. Wells had plans to work ...
"It sounds like Austin Wells will be back in the majors on Sunday. Aaron Boone said Saturday that the catcher, who has been on a rehab assignment after battling cervical headaches, will “probably” rejoin the Yankees on Father’s Day. The manager added that it’s “likely” the lefty-swinging Wells will be in the lineup against right-handed Reds phenom Chase Burns. Wells had plans to work out with ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:52 PMYankees expect Austin Wells to be back after hopeful reset
NEW YORK — It sounds like Austin Wells will be back in the majors on Sunday. Aaron Boone said Saturday that the catcher, who has been on a rehab assignment after battling cervical headaches, will “probably” rejoin the Yankees on Father’s Day. The manager added that it’s “likely” the lefty-swinging Wells will be in the lineup against right-handed Reds phenom Chase Burns. Wells had plans to work ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:25 PMAustin Wells expected back after what Yankees hope was a reset
It sounds like Austin Wells will be back in the majors on Sunday. Aaron Boone said Saturday that the catcher, who has been on a rehab assignment after battling cervical headaches, will “probably” rejoin the Yankees on Father’s Day. The manager added that it’s “likely” the lefty-swinging Wells will be in the lineup against right-handed Reds phenom Chase Burns. Wells had plans to work out with ...
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