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Yankees' Ben Rice unlikely to catch amid injury concerns

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Yankees' Ben Rice unlikely to catch amid injury concerns
Summary

Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Ben Rice will not catch soon despite Austin Wells' injury, given concerns about Rice's impact on the lineup. Wells was placed on the injured list due to headaches but reportedly has no concussion. Pitcher Brendan Beck threw seven no-hit innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, contributing to a team no-hitter against Syracuse. Spencer Jones has been recalled to the Yankees following the Wells injury, seeking to improve on his previous MLB stint. Cam Schlittler, named after a Boston sports legend, continues to draw interest from the Bruins' team president.

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  • •Aaron Boone doubts Ben Rice will take catching duties soon.
  • •Austin Wells was placed on the injured list with headaches.
  • •Brendan Beck pitched a seven-inning no-hitter in Triple-A.
  • •Spencer Jones returns to the Yankees after Wells' injury.
  • •Cam Schlittler garners interest from Boston sports legend Cam Neely.
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Ben Rice won’t catch anytime soon; Brendan Beck hurls a no-no; Spencer Jones is back; Schlittler named for a Boston legend

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