AUSTIN WELLS NEWS

Homers again in win Wells went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Mets.

Impact Wells got the scoring started with a solo blast in the third inning and then drove in another run on a groundout in the fourth. The catcher has now hit safely in eight of his past 11 games, highlighted by the two home runs he hit over the weekend. For the year, he's slashing .220/.280/.448 with 13 homers, 48 RBI, 28 runs scored and three steals across 271 plate appearances.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Judge's 33rd homer, double play started by Bellinger leads Yankees over Mets, stopping 6-game slide

Aaron Judge hits his 33rd home run as the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4, stopping a six-game losing streak

16 HOURS AGO

Goes deep Saturday Wells went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Wells plated New York's second run of the game with a solo shot to right field in the third inning. The long ball snapped a 15-game homerless stretch by the backstop and increased his total to 12 home runs on the season -- tied for fourth among big-league catchers. Wells was also looked at by a trainer early in the game after taking a foul tip off his mask, but he remained in the contest and is in the lineup again Sunday, batting eighth and starting behind the plate.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alonso and Nimmo power Mets to 12-6 win over skidding Yankees in Subway Series

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Brandon Nimmo hit his second grand slam in four days and the New York Mets battered the reeling New York Yankees 12-6

1 DAY AGO

Wells and Grisham back in starting lineup for Yankees in series finale against Toronto

Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday

3 DAYS AGO

Returns to Yankees' lineup Wells (finger) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's contest in Toronto.

Impact Wells missed the previous four starts while recovering from artery damage in his left index finger, although he did appear as a pinch runner in Wednesday's game. The 25-year-old has struggled at the plate lately, slashing only .159/.191/.205 across his last 14 contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wells, Grisham return but Yankees lose again, drop into first-place tie with Blue Jays

Yankees catcher Austin Wells returned to action Wednesday following a three-game absence, coming on as a pinch runner in the eight inning of New York’s 11-9 loss at Toronto

4 DAYS AGO

Remains out Wednesday Wells (finger) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto.

Impact Wells had been expected to return from his finger injury to start Wednesday, but instead he'll miss a fourth straight game while dealing with arterial damage in his left index finger. Ben Rice is doing the catching and will bat leadoff for the Yankees.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arterial damage in finger Wells is dealing with arterial damage in his left index finger, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wells revealed that the damage to an artery -- which is believed to be the result of repeated impacts of catching pitches -- means the finger sometimes "gets cold and changes colors." Tests have ruled out blood clots, and it is not expected to be a long-term concern. Wells will miss another start Tuesday but is expected back in the Yankees' lineup Wednesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue

The New York Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique and selected righty Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A

6 DAYS AGO

Out due to finger issue Wells will be unavailable through Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays due to a circulation issue in a finger on his left hand, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wells underwent tests to rule out blood clots, and those came back negative. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expects Wells to be back in the lineup Wednesday. J.C. Escarra is starting at catcher Monday and will do so again Tuesday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in second straight game Wells is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Wells will remain on the bench for the second time in as many days, with both of his absences coming against right-handed pitchers. After Ben Rice picked up the start behind the dish in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics, J.C. Escarra will handle catching duties for the series opener in Toronto. Since matching a season high with five RBI in a June 10 win over the Royals, Wells is slashing just .159/.191/.205 over a stretch of 13 games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Sunday Wells is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Wells will retreat to the bench during Sunday's day game, enabling Ben Rice to pick up a start behind the plate. The 25-year-old backstop has cooled down considerably at the dish of late, going just 5-for-33 (.152 average) with a 27.8 percent strikeout rate over his last 10 games.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Sunday Wells is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Wells will retreat to the bench during Sunday's day game, enabling Ben Rice to pick up a start behind the plate. The 25-year-old backstop has cooled down considerably at the dish of late, going just 5-for-33 (.152 average) with a 27.8 percent strikeout rate over his last 10 games.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rooker, Kurtz homer off Schmidt to back Sears, lead Athletics over Yankees 7-0

Brent Rooker ended Clarke Schmidt’s scoreless streak at 28 1/3 innings with a solo homer in the fourth inning, Nick Kurtz added a three-run drive in the sixth and the Athletics bea...

JUNE 28

Not in Friday's lineup Wells is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Wells started the previous four games and will receive a rest day after going 3-for-16 with a walk, a double and an RBI during that stretch. Ben Rice will start behind the plate with J.C. Escarra (paternity) away from the team for a few days.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Wells is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics

Impact Wells started the previous four games and will receive a rest day after going 3-for-16 with a walk, a double and an RBI during that stretch. Ben Rice will start behind the plate with J.C. Escarra (paternity) away from the team for a few days.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Saturday Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Wells will get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-4 in Friday's series opener. His absence will give J.C. Escarra a start at catcher while batting eighth for the Yankees.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Saturday Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Wells will get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-4 in Friday's series opener. His absence will give J.C. Escarra a start at catcher while batting eighth for the Yankees.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grisham and Goldschmidt hit consecutive HRs as Yankees snap 6-game skid with 7-3 win over Angels

Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 to halt their six-game skid

JUNE 19

Sitting out Wednesday Wells is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

Impact It's a day off for Wells after he started at catcher in each of the first two games of the series. Ben Rice is drawing his first start of the season at catcher for the Yankees.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees host Los Angeles Angels, look to end home losing streak

The New York Yankees play the Los Angeles Angels looking to end a four-game home skid

JUNE 18

Yankees host the Angels on 3-game home skid

The New York Yankees are looking to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 17

Receiving Sunday off Wells is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact It's likely just a standard rest day for Wells, who went 1-for-7 with an RBI while starting the first two games of the series. J.C. Escarra will step in behind the plate to catch for ace Max Fried in Sunday's finale.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE