This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and sign up, make a deposit, or place a wager, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Yankees' Austin Wells: Getting breather

By RotoWire Staff

May 7, 2026 at 10:15 am ET • 1 min read

Now Playing

Link copied!

Wells is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rangers.

Wells started at catcher in each of the last four games, so he's earned a breather for Thursday's matinee. J.C. Escarra will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Yankees.

More News

Yankees' Austin Wells: Idle Saturday
5D ago • by RotoWire Staff
Yankees' Austin Wells: Receiving rest Wednesday
8D ago • by RotoWire Staff
Yankees' Austin Wells: Homers again Tuesday
8D ago • by RotoWire Staff
Yankees' Austin Wells: Slugs long ball Saturday
11D ago • by RotoWire Staff
Yankees' Austin Wells: Idle Friday
13D ago • by RotoWire Staff
Yankees' Austin Wells: Sitting Saturday
19D ago • by RotoWire Staff

Our Latest Fantasy Baseball Stories

Scott's 'Do Not Drop' list

Scott White • 6 min read

Waivers: Ragans injury outlook

Chris Towers • 12 min read

Prospects: Snelling primed for debut

Scott White • 11 min read

Waivers: Bleday a must-add bat

Chris Towers • 15 min read

Bullpen Report: Pagan on the ropes

Scott White • 9 min read

Waivers: Replacing Tarik Skubal

Chris Towers • 17 min read