Yankees recall Ali Sanchez as catcher following Judge's injury

The New York Yankees have called up Ali Sanchez to replace injured catcher Austin Wells, who is on the 10-day IL due to cervical headaches. J.C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A after struggling at the plate. The Yankees, currently in a weekend series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, have been seeking offensive improvement at catcher amid Aaron Judge's absence for at least six weeks due to a stress fracture in his rib. Sanchez, a defensive-first catcher, has limited offensive experience in the MLB, but the Yankees hope he will provide a boost behind the plate. Rookie Spencer Jones was also recalled and started in right field, contributing offensively in last night's game.

• 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — UPDATE: Yankees add catcher who bats right-handed ... then change it up again