Yankees activate catcher Austin Wells off IL ahead of game vs. Reds
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Yankees activated catcher Austin Wells from the 10-day injured list on June 21, returning him to the starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds. Wells, who had been sidelined due to cervical headaches, is reportedly headache-free and set to bat eighth in the order. His season has been challenging, as he has a batting average of.166 with four home runs and seven RBI in 145 at-bats. J.C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A as Wells returns, and Ali Sanchez is expected to go on the paternity list soon, which could allow Escarra to return shortly.
- •Wells activated from the 10-day IL on June 21.
- •He has been dealing with cervical headaches.
- •Wells is hitting.166 this season with four home runs.
- •Escarra was optioned to Triple-A before Wells' return.
- •Sanchez expected to go on the paternity list soon.
- 5:55 PMESPN MLB — Yankees activate Wells after 2-week absence
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees activate C Austin Wells from IL, recall P Elmer Rodríguez to give starting pitchers extra day of rest
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees activate catcher Austin Wells off IL
"The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after the catcher missed 2 weeks because of cervical headaches.
"The Yankees officially welcomed back catcher Austin Wells on Sunday, activating the catcher from the 10-day IL.
"Wells was off to a poor start before going on the IL, batting .166 with a .533 OPS.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 21, 2026, 5:55 PMYankees activate Wells after 2-week absence
The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after the catcher missed 2 weeks because of cervical headaches.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:24 PMYankees activate C Austin Wells from IL, recall P Elmer Rodríguez to give starting pitchers extra day of rest
Wells was off to a poor start before going on the IL, batting .166 with a .533 OPS.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 3:49 PMYankees activate catcher Austin Wells off IL
The Yankees officially welcomed back catcher Austin Wells on Sunday, activating the catcher from the 10-day IL.
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