Austin Wells Poised to Make Impactful Yankees Comeback

WHO:

NY Post - Austin Wells is a player for the Yankees.

MLB.com - Aaron Boone is the manager of the Yankees.

MLB.com - J.C. Escarra and Ali Sánchez are also players for the Yankees.

WHAT:

NY Post - Austin Wells is expected to return to the Yankees after being sidelined for two weeks.

MLB.com - Wells has been on the 10-day injured list since June 6 due to cervical headaches.

MLB.com - Wells played three Minor League rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, including a two-homer game on June 18 against the Columbus Clippers.

MLB.com - Wells was batting .166 with four home runs, seven RBIs, and a .533 OPS in 145 at-bats before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - Wells plans to use a hockey goaltender-style mask upon his return to alleviate his headache issue.

MLB.com - J.C. Escarra has batted .179 (15-for-84) while starting as catcher in Wells' absence.

MLB.com - Ali Sánchez has gone 4-for-14 (.286) across seven games since being promoted from Triple-A.

WHERE:

NY Post - The Yankees are based in New York.

MLB.com - The Minor League rehab games took place with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

WHEN:

NY Post - Wells is expected to return on Sunday.

MLB.com - Wells has been on the injured list since June 6.

MLB.com - Wells played a two-homer game on June 18.

WHY:

MLB.com - Wells is returning to alleviate the impact of cervical headaches that sidelined him.

HOW:

MLB.com - Wells is working on mechanical adjustments with Jarret DeHart, the club’s director of hitting, during his rehab.

(UPDATED June 21, 2026 01:47 UTC)

Austin Wells is expected to return to the Yankees on Sunday after being sidelined for two weeks due to cervical headaches. During his time on the 10-day injured list, Wells played three Minor League rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, including a standout performance where he hit two home runs on June 18. To help manage his headaches upon his return, Wells plans to wear a hockey goaltender-style mask, while J.C. Escarra and Ali Sánchez have filled in as catchers during his absence.