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Homers twice in rehab game Wells (head) went 2-for-5 with two homers and three total RBI in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact This was Wells' second rehab game after he landed on the 10-day IL due to cervical headaches June 6. Given his performance Thursday, the backstop appears to be feeling much better. Per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that the team hasn't yet made a decision on when Wells will return to the big-league club, but that could happen at some point this weekend.

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Beginning rehab assignment Wells (head) has been sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Wells is ready to participate in games again after going on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with cervical headaches. He's eligible for activation now and hasn't missed much time, so Wells' rehab assignment should be brief.

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Austin Wells Doesn't Have Much Rope Left with the Yankees At some point, Austin Wells will be back with the New York Yankees. He had been placed on the Injured List at the start of the month with ce...

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Set for rehab assignment Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Wells (head) will go out on a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wells, who is recovering from cervical heaches, will be eligible to return from the IL ahead of the Yankees' next game Tuesday versus the White Sox, but the 26-year-old will get some time to shake off rust in the minors before he rejoins the big club. The skipper didn't go into any specifics regarding how long the rehab assignment might last, but if Wells is able to catch a full nine-inning game with a minor-league affiliate early in the week without incident, he might be activated prior to this weekend's home series versus the Reds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees put OF Grisham on 10-day IL; Stanton's return delayed by soreness

The New York Yankees put outfielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a strained right hamstring and activated outfielder Jasson Domínguez off the IL

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Just-DFA'd Catcher Should Have the Yankees' Interest as Austin Wells Remains Injured The Yankees are without their starting catcher, and it'll remain that way for the foreseeable future. Austin Wells hasn't played since June...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

No decision on rehab assignment Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that the team will wait until after the weekend series against the Blue Jays before deciding whether Wells (head) will be activated off the...

Impact Wells landed on the 10-day IL this past Saturday due to cervical headaches and was cleared for baseball activities Wednesday. How he progresses in his recovery will determine whether he'll be activated from the IL ahead of Tuesday's home series opener against the White Sox. J.C. Escarra and Ali Sanchez will both continue to see increased reps behind home plate for as long as Wells is sidelined.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Wild Yankees hitting stat shows how bad Austin Wells, J.C. Escarra have been | Sporting News The Yankees' catchers are struggling immensely.

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared for baseball activities Wells (head) will resume baseball activities at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wells did not accompany the Yankees on their road trip, but he's been cleared for activities after concussion tests and an MRI came back negative. The catcher was placed on the 10-day injured list this past weekend due to cervical headaches, but he looks to be tracking toward a return when first eligible June 16.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Yankees' Ongoing Catcher Concerns Should Have Them Calling the Rockies ASAP for a Trade The Yankees have been a mess at catcher all season long, and an already-bad situation has become more frustrating in recent days. Austin Wel...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Slated for MRI Wells (headaches) is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday, per MLB.com.

Impact Wells was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to cervical headaches. He's already received a negative concussion test, but the Yankees want to send him in for imaging in order to further evaluate the issue. Wells isn't traveling with the team on its current road trip, and it remains to be seen if he'll need more than a minimum IL stay.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Yankees' Austin Wells letting his brain 'catch up a little bit' Deadspin | Yankees’ Austin Wells letting his brain ‘catch up a little bit’

JUNE 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrows Aaron Judge's bat and hits 3-run homer to lead Yankees over Red Sox 6-1

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has found a way to keep Aaron Judge's bat in the Yankees' lineup

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Bellinger and Chisholm hit 8th-inning homers that lead the Yankees over the Red Sox 6-1

Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s three-run drive, and the banged-up New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Yankees take Austin Wells off roster with scary-sounding injury | Sporting News This was a quick turnaround from a previous catcher move.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on IL The Yankees placed Wells on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to cervical headaches.

Impact Wells has gone just 1-for-14 at the plate over his last five games, and his headaches will now force him to remain out until at least mid-June. J.C. Escarra was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move and will likely split reps behind the dish with Ali Sanchez.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees catcher Austin Wells has cervical headaches, joins Judge and Stanton on injured list

Austin Wells, in the midst of a season-long slump, joined Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list when the New York Yankees said the catcher was sidelined by c...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Taking seat Thursday Wells is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Guardians.

Impact After starting each of the last four games at catcher, Wells will get a well-earned break during Thursday's matinee. J.C. Escarra will be behind the plate and bat eighth for the Yankees.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 2 • SI.COM

Insider reveals if Austin Wells is at risk of being sent to Triple-A by Yankees | Sporting News There is a clear answer here.

JUNE 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees' Austin Wells has to provide more in one key area | Sporting News If the New York Yankees have any hope of catching the Tampa Bay Rays and the AL East lead, they need a bit more out of their catcher.

JUNE 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Yankees use a 13-run 3rd inning to beat the Athletics 13-8

Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletic...

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