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Yankees bench Austin Wells for first game of doubleheader against Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:57 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Yankees bench Austin Wells for first game of doubleheader against Red Sox

Summary

The New York Yankees are playing a crucial four-game series against the Boston Red Sox this weekend as they fight for postseason positioning in the American League. Following a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday, the Yankees have benched catcher Austin Wells for the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Wells, who is struggling at the plate, went 0-3 in the previous game. The Yankees will start Ali Sanchez behind the plate for this matchup, but they may return to Wells for the second game of the doubleheader.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees won the first game of the series 1-0 on Friday.
•Austin Wells is benched for game one of the doubleheader.
•Yankees face Red Sox in a key weekend series.
•Ali Sanchez will start as catcher for the first game.

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5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Make Huge Call on Austin Wells Ahead of Red Sox Doubleheader

What they're saying

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The New York Yankees find themselves in a very tight post-season race in the American League, and with just over a month to go in the season, each and every game could play a pivotal role in how 2026 ends.Over the weekend, the team play four against the rival Boston Red Sox, and given how […] The post Yankees Make Huge Call on Austin Wells Ahead of Red Sox Doubleheader appeared first on HEAVY.
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