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Yankees Catcher Wells on IL with Headaches
7 Jun
Summary
- Austin Wells placed on IL due to cervical headaches.
- J.C. Escarra called up as backup catcher.
- Wells has struggled offensively in the current season.
The New York Yankees have placed catcher Austin Wells on the injured list, citing cervical headaches as the reason. This unexpected move occurred just before Saturday's scheduled game against the Boston Red Sox. To fill the vacant catcher spot, J.C. Escarra has been brought back to the major league club.
Escarra's return comes after he was recently sent down. His presence might lead to a platoon situation with Ali Sánchez, who was called up previously. Wells, who has been having a challenging season with a .533 OPS, the lowest among regular Yankees players, is now sidelined.
The exact timeline for Wells' return is uncertain due to the nature of his injury. Regardless, the Yankees might still explore acquiring a new catcher before the trade deadline, even though midseason catcher trades are uncommon.
