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Yankees lose Judge 4-6 weeks, Wells on IL

6/7/2026

Summary

Yankees Injuries Update

The New York Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list because of headaches and promoted Ali Sanchez.
Aaron Judge will miss 4–6 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured right rib.
The game against the Boston Red Sox was postponed after a 35-minute rain delay and will be made up as a doubleheader on Aug. 29 at 1:05 p.m.

Summary

Boone Mulls Catching

Aaron Boone said Ben Rice could catch to keep Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup when Stanton returns.
Rice, the Yankees’ leading hitter and AL MVP candidate, logged 114 catcher plate appearances last season with a .221 average and .879 OPS.
Boone warned regular catching could tire Rice and hurt his offense because the Yankees’ catchers’ .527 OPS—lowest in the AL except the Phillies—creates pressure to find a solution.

Summary

Yankees Catcher Shuffle

The Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the injured list for cervical headaches, a surprising move.
Escarra’s rapid return after being optioned shows volatility in the Yankees’ catching roster.
Post Sports+ advertises a subscriber experience with real-time texting by analyst Greg Joyce on Yankees buzz.
Service uses the tagline “the Yankees beat like never before” to attract fans.
The article notes midseason catcher trades are rare, hinting at limited activity.

History

Historical Context

After the 1998 Yankees set a then-AL record with 114 wins and won the World Series, the club learned the value of catching depth. Today, with Austin Wells on the injured list and Aaron Judge sidelined, the Yankees rely on backup Ben Rice behind the plate, echoing the roster-flexibility lessons from that championship era.

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Yankees Injuries Update

The New York Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list because of headaches and promoted Ali Sanchez.
Aaron Judge will miss 4–6 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured right rib.
The game against the Boston Red Sox was postponed after a 35-minute rain delay and will be made up as a doubleheader on Aug. 29 at 1:05 p.m.

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