Austin Wells Overcomes Head Injuries as Yankees Weigh Catcher Position Future

Austin Wells battled head injuries early in the season caused by multiple foul tips, which brought on headaches and tracking issues that led to a June IL stint. After batting .155 with six homers in 220 first-half plate appearances, the 27-year-old rebounded over the final two months, posting a .784 OPS and 11 extra-base hits in 140 PA while earning a Gold Glove nomination. Under club control through 2029 with a projected $2.6 million salary, Wells remains expected to start behind the plate for New York.