AUSTIN WELLS NEWS

Slugs homer in loss Wells went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Wells put New York on the board with a solo shot to right field in the second inning. It was the backstop's fifth long ball of the campaign, three of which have come over his past 10 contests. Wells is batting .286 (8-for-28) with six RBI over that stretch and has moved back into the primary catcher role for the Yankees, starting five of the team's past seven contests behind the plate.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Wednesday Wells is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Wells will hit the bench after he started behind the dish in three of the Yankees' last four games. Jose Trevino will get the nod at catcher Wednesday, forming a battery with starting pitcher Marcus Stroman.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Wells isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Wells will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI during a loss in Friday's series opener. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Wells isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Wells will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI during a loss in Friday's series opener. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer in loss Thursday Wells went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Wells put the Yankees on the board in the fifth inning with a 423-foot solo blast to center field. Of the backstop's past four hits, three (two homers and a double) have gone for extra bases. Wells continues to split time with Jose Trevino behind the plate -- each catcher has started four times over New York's past eight contests.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against RHP Wells is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Despite right-hander Graham Ashcraft pitching for the Reds, the lefty-hitting Wells will be held out of the Yankees lineup. Instead, Jose Trevino will bat ninth and catch.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs homer Saturday Wells went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 9-3 loss to Toronto on Saturday.

Impact The Yankees got beat pretty soundly Saturday, so Wells' two-run blast in the ninth inning didn't make much of an impact on the outcome. However, it was a positive development for the catcher's stat line after he had gone just 3-for-18 at the plate over his previous nine games. Wells is slashing a modest .213/.304/.346 with three homers, 13 RBI, 18 runs and a stolen base on the campaign. Over New York's past six contests, Jose Trevino started four times to Wells' two starts, but the tide may be shifting with Wells getting his second straight start Sunday.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday Wells is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Wells will sit for the second time in the series after making his lone start in Saturday's 8-1 win. Though he's gone 5-for-15 with a home run and walk in his last five games, Wells still appears to be stuck in a timeshare at catcher with Jose Trevino.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Why Yankees' Austin Wells spends so much time at 1st base while killing it behind plate The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants continue their weekend series on Saturday night at Oracle Park.

JUNE 1 • NJ.COM

Sitting down Wednesday Wells isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Wells has gone 3-for-12 with an RBI and five strikeouts across his last three games, and he'll now take a seat versus Tyler Anderson and the Halos. Jose Trevino will get the nod to start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Wells is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact With a .954 OPS in 11 games dating back to April 24, Wells is beginning to earn himself a larger portion of the work behind the plate, but he'll still be part of a timeshare with Jose Trevino. The Yankees will turn to Trevino to handle catching duties in Wednesday's contest, but expect Wells to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • NJ.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Wells is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Wells and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate over the past eight games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Wells went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday. Wells is hitless in his past 19 at-bats.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Wells is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Wells and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate over the past eight games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Wells went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday. Wells is hitless in his past 19 at-bats.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Here's why Yankees keep playing Austin Wells, who isn't hitting .100 The Yankees and Rays complete their weekend series on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

APRIL 21 • NJ.COM

Yankees' Austin Wells receives more high praise as he keeps impressing at camp Yankees catcher Austin Wells has two home runs and two doubles with eight RBI in his last three spring training games.

MARCH 12 • NJ.COM

Is Austin Wells safe? Projecting Yankees' Opening Day roster with 5 spots up for grabs The Yankees have to get down to 26 players before their March 28 season opener in Houston.

MARCH 10 • NJ.COM

Improvement behind plate has Wells pushing for roster spot TAMPA, Fla. -- The stadium lights flickered as Austin Wells rounded the bases after his first Grapefruit League home run on Thursday evening...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Yankees say Austin Wells' catching now is so good that he might play more than Jose Trevino The Yankees play the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla., on Friday.

MARCH 8 • NJ.COM

Yankees' Austin Wells makes case for roster spot with breakout night The Yankees and Tigers played a Grapefruit League game on Thursday night in Tampa.

MARCH 8 • NJ.COM

How Yankees' Austin Wells wants to prove doubters wrong, improve on solid debut The 24-year-old catcher is looking to build off a nice finish to his 2023 arrival with regular playing time in 2024.

FEBRUARY 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads to bench Wells will sit Saturday against the Royals, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Wells has three homers and eight RBI across his last four games, but his slash line through his first 18 big-league contests still sits at an unimpressive .197/.229/.439. Kyle Higashioka will crouch behind the plate Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in four Wells went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's 12-5 loss against the Royals.

Impact Wells' three-run shot in the fourth was his fourth of the season. He later added an RBI groundout for his fourth RBI of the night. His four home runs have all come in his last seven games to go along with nine RBI, five runs scored, and a .296 average over 27 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Wells is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Toronto.

Impact Ben Rortvedt will catch and bat ninth for the visiting Yankees. Wells had made four straight starts behind the plate while going 4-for-15 with two homers and four RBI.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wells' clutch two-run homer gives Yanks win over Blue Jays TORONTO -- Austin Wells has opened eyes during his September audition in the big leagues. The rookie catcher has showcased more defensive ab...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM