Yankees game delayed, Austin Wells placed on injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Yankees' game against the Boston Red Sox, scheduled for Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, is delayed due to severe weather. Catcher Austin Wells has been placed on the 10-day injured list with cervical headaches, adding to the team's challenges in a tough season. J.C. Escarra is recalled after briefly being sent down, while Ali Sanchez will start Saturday night. Updates on the delay will be provided as available.
- •Game delayed due to severe weather at Yankee Stadium.
- •Austin Wells placed on the 10-day injured list.
- •J.C. Escarra recalled to join the roster.
- •Ali Sanchez will start as catcher against the Red Sox.
- •Further updates on the game's start time are expected.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees start delayed on Saturday, Austin Wells placed on injured list
"In a disappointing season offensively, Austin Wells was currently in a 1-for-18 slide with seven strikeouts.
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