Wells' 2026 IL Stint Traced to Foul-Tip Head Injuries
The Yankees catcher missed time with cervical headaches after absorbing foul tips to the mask, raising durability questions heading into the offseason.
Austin Wells landed on the injured list in early June with cervical headaches after taking foul tips to the mask on April 23 and May 9. He passed concussion tests at the time but persistent headaches eventually forced the IL stint. Wells returned after two weeks and performed significantly better offensively and defensively the rest of the season. The nature and timeline of the injury make its full impact difficult to assess, but it is a noted health concern for the Yankees as they evaluate the catcher position this offseason.
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