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Yankees Put Wells on IL, Promote Escarra Ahead of Guardians

6/8/2026

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The New York Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list for cervical headaches.
Manager Aaron Boone said Wells complained of neck pain, underwent tests, and is expected to recover.
The Yankees promoted catcher J.C. Escarra from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to work with Ali Sanchez.
The Yankees, at 38-26 and second in the AL East, open the series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

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The New York Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list for cervical headaches.
Manager Aaron Boone said Wells complained of neck pain, underwent tests, and is expected to recover.
The Yankees promoted catcher J.C. Escarra from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to work with Ali Sanchez.
The Yankees, at 38-26 and second in the AL East, open the series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.