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Austin Wells • C • Yankees

Yankees Reinstate Austin Wells From the Injured List

The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they reinstated catcher Austin Wells (head) from the 10-day injured list. Wells returns to the Yankees after missing two weeks while dealing with cervical headaches, but it's unclear if he'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in the Bronx on Father's Day against the Cincinnati Reds. During three minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Wells went 2-for-12 at the plate with two home runs. Now that he's back, the left-handed-hitting backstop will return to starting catching duties for the Yankees, with Ali Sanchez backing him up. The 26-year-old former 28th overall pick in 2020 out of the University of Arizona had a career-high 21 home runs and drove in 71 runs in 126 regular-season games in 2025 in his second full season in the big leagues, so he's displayed above-average power for a catcher. However, before landing on the IL, Wells was struggling mightily with a .166/.278/.255 slash line, career-low .533 OPS, four homers, seven RBI, and a 26.6% strikeout rate in 47 games across 169 plate appearances. Wells is rostered in under 10% of Yahoo leagues.

9 hours ago

Elmer Rodríguez • SP • Yankees

Elmer Rodriguez to Start on Sunday, Worth Adding Ahead of Return?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez was recalled to make the start against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Yankees want to give their starters some extra rest, so they'll recall Rodriguez to make the start on Sunday. The right-hander has already made three starts for the Yankees this season. He owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and a 6:9 K:BB ratio across 13 innings in Pinstripes. Rodriguez has posted quality numbers during his 10 starts in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. The Reds offense isn't exactly striking fear into any pitchers right now. Fantasy managers should consider scooping up Rodriguez for a spot start on Sunday.

22 hours ago

Max Fried • SP • Yankees

Max Fried Set to Face Hitters Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Max Fried (elbow) should start facing hitters by either "the end of this month or the start of next month," according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Fried had another successful bullpen session on Friday and has been throwing off a mound for around a week as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his left elbow. The Yankees haven't given Fried a specific timetable for a return, but he's probably unlikely to be ready to rejoin the team's starting rotation before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw and three-time All-Star was lights-out in 2025 in his first year in the Bronx for the Yanks, going 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 189:51 K:BB in his 32 starts. In 10 starts (61 2/3 frames) this year before going on the injured list with his elbow bruise, Fried went 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 50 K's and 19 walks. He has ace potential when he's healthy for fantasy managers and should be stashed in all formats while he recovers.

Yesterday

Cam Schlittler • SP • Yankees

Cam Schlittler Continues Dominant 2026 Season, Fans Career-High 13

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler was as dominant as ever on Friday night in the team's 5-0 shutout win in the Bronx over the visiting Cincinnati Reds, tossing six shutout innings with four hits allowed, no walks, and a career-high 13 strikeouts to lower his season ERA to 1.71. It was his eighth win of the year in what has quickly become a breakout campaign for Schlittler in just his second year in the big leagues with the Yankees. The 25-year-old former seventh-round pick in 2022 out of Northeastern University came into the day with a league-best 1.82 ERA (2.31 FIP) and 0.91 WHIP with 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 39 innings pitched over his 15 starts. He also leads the league with a 3.8 WAR, 6.4 hits per nine, and 0.5 home runs allowed per nine innings. Schlittler has allowed one earned run or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts and gets a good matchup next against the Detroit Tigers. He has become a must-start in all fantasy leagues and is headed for his first All-Star appearance in 2026.

Yesterday

Max Fried • SP • Yankees

Max Fried Throws Bullpen Session on Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (elbow) took the mound for a bullpen session on Friday. According to Gary Phillips, Fried threw a 28-pitch session. Barring any setbacks, Fried should be cleared to begin facing live hitters soon. The southpaw has been sidelined since mid-May due to a left elbow bone bruise. He still has more work to do, but Fried could potentially be back in the Yankees rotation at some point in July. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Fried as he's one of the best pitchers in baseball when he's healthy.

Yesterday

Jazz Chisholm Jr. • 2B • Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Returns to Friday's Lineup After Injury Scare

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (groin) is back at second base and is batting fifth for Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Rhett Lowder, according to MLB.com. Chisholm fouled a ball off his groin in Thursday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox and was removed from the game early, but he thankfully avoided a serious injury and is back in action a day later. Despite his recent slump, fantasy managers in traditional leagues should return the left-handed slugger to their starting lineups in a favorable matchup. He's hitting just .178 (8-for-45) with four home runs, a triple, 10 RBI, six stolen bases, 12 runs scored, 10 walks, and 18 strikeouts in 14 games in June to drop his season slash line to .228/.316/.404 with a .720 OPS. The 28-year-old doesn't get on base at a high clip or help in batting average, but his power/speed upside at second and third base is hard to replace in fantasy. He's one of only a few players in baseball this year with double-digit home runs and 20 stolen bases in the first half.

2 days ago

Jazz Chisholm Jr. • 2B • Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Departs Early After Fouling a Ball Off his Groin

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (groin) was pulled from Thursday's contest against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after fouling a ball off his groin area, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Chisholm fell to the ground and was eventually removed from the game after a trainer came out to check on him. Before leaving early, Chisholm went 0-for-1 at the plate in the Bronx in the series finale against the Pale Hose. He was replaced at second base by Jose Caballerlo, who moved over from shortstop. We should know more about the 28-year-old's status shortly, but for now, we'll consider him day-to-day. Chisholm came into Thursday's contest with a weak .229 batting average (57-for-249) and .317 on-base percentage, but he's also one of just a few players in the league already with 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his first 69 games played. He's also added 30 RBI and 37 runs scored in his 284 plate appearances and is rostered in 99% of Yahoo leagues as the top fantasy second baseman.

2 days ago

George Lombard Jr. • SS • Yankees

George Lombard Jr. Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Sprained Fingers

Top New York Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. (fingers) was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with "a couple" sprained fingers on his left hand, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Lombard was injured in Tuesday's game with the Rail Riders when a runner slid into his glove at second base. The good news is that aside from Lombard's sprained fingers, tests on his left hand came back clean. The Yankees have "no idea" how long Lombard might be out for. He's considered baseball's No. 18 prospect in 2026, and he's currently hitting .258 with an .833 OPS in 62 games this year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Somerset, adding eight homers, 25 RBI, 12 steals, and 48 runs scored across 287 plate appearances. The 21-year-old should be stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues, and he could be an alternative option for the Bombers later this season at the 6 if they aren't happy with the combination of Anthony Volpe/Jose Caballero. In Yahoo leagues, Lombard is eligible at second base, third base, and shortstop, and he's rostered in only 4% of leagues.

3 days ago

Jasson Domínguez • DH • Yankees

Jasson Dominguez Back in Yankees Lineup on Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (mouth) is starting in right field and will bat fifth for Wednesday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox and left-hander Anthony Kay, according to MLB.com. Dominguez had a tooth pulled on Tuesday and sat out, but the switch-hitting Dominican will be back in there a day later in the Bronx. The Martian returned from the injured list over the weekend after recovering from a sprained shoulder, and he is in line to play every day for the Yankees with all of Aaron Judge (ribs), Trent Grisham (hamstring), and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) all on the IL. After not beginning the year on the Opening Day roster, Dominguez has only appeared in 11 games for the Yankees in 2026, going 8-for-38 (.211) with two home runs, five RBI, and five runs scored in 41 plate appearances. He has yet to deliver on his prospect hype since debuting in pinstripes in 2023, but his power/speed upside and everyday opportunity in the short term make him attractive in deeper fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues.

4 days ago

Spencer Jones • RF • Yankees

Spencer Jones Worth Adding Ahead of Power Breakout?

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones is starting to showcase his upside on the MLB level. The club's No. 6 prospect is hitting .239 with two home runs, seven RBI, four runs, one stolen base, and a .731 OPS over 46 major-league at-bats. However, Jones has been more productive since re-joining the Yankees in June, posting a .318/.423/.636 slash line with one double and two home runs. The power upside is the selling point. Jones posted a .949 OPS with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, and nine stolen bases over 156 at-bats at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before getting a longer look with New York. The strikeout risk is substantial, so he is not a safe batting-average play. Still only 8% rostered on Yahoo, Jones is a worthwhile deeper-league pickup for fantasy managers willing to chase impact power before it fully arrives. With Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, Jones should see stable at-bats in this lineup, making him a worthy target for those in five-outfielder leagues, looking for power production.

4 days ago

Carlos Lagrange • SP • Yankees

Carlos Lagrange Sharp in Move to Bullpen, On Verge of MLB Promotion?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has been quite productive in his transition to the bullpen and is quickly approaching his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. The hard-throwing right-hander began the 2026 season in the team's Triple-A starting rotation, but endured some growing pains facing the top hitters in the minor leagues. Over 49 innings of work, Lagrange posted a 4.41 ERA with a modest 1.33 WHIP. However, since moving to a relief role, the No. 73-ranked prospect on MLB.com has looked quite comfortable, logging 9 2/3 innings (three outings) to the tune of a 2.79 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, with a 15:3 K:BB. While he will likely not compete for save opportunities in the Bronx, he could emerge as a go-to high-leverage option and hold high-end upside in holds leagues. For now, Lagrange is a worthy stash target in deeper 12+ team leauges that reward holds as he could debut ahead of the All-Star break.

4 days ago

George Lombard Jr. • SS • Yankees

Top Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Injures his Wrist on Tuesday

New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. (wrist) injured his wrist and was removed from the game early on Tuesday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after receiving a throw at second base during a stolen-base attempt, according to Talkin' Yanks. Before departing, Lombard went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double and a walk as the Rail Riders' leadoff hitter. The 21-year-old top prospect looked to be in a lot of pain, but the severity of his wrist injury is unknown right now. The Yankees' top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hit .312 (24-for-77) with four homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs, and four steals at Double-A Somerset to begin the year before being moved up to Triple-A, where he has gone 36-for-156 (.231) with four more homers, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases, and 30 runs scored across 42 games and 197 plate appearances. Just based on how Lombard's injury looked on Tuesday, he could be looking at a trip to the seven-day minor-league injured list. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound infielder might not make his MLB debut until 2027, but he's still worth stashing in all dynasty/keeper leagues.

4 days ago

Giancarlo Stanton • DH • Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton Re-Injures Calf, Return Timeline Uncertain?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) "re-injured" his calf strain and will have a light week of activity, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Stanton has been on the injured list with a calf strain since late April and suffered a setback while running the bases last week. Stanton's exact return timeline is uncertain, but he does not appear to be close to beginning a rehab assignment. Stanton was a highly productive slugger when healthy in 2025, hitting .273/.350/.594 with 24 home runs, 66 RBI, and 36 runs scored across 281 plate appearances. However, injuries are a recurring issue for the 36-year-old, who has logged just one season with more than 460 plate appearances since 2018. In Stanton's absence, Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Paul Goldschmidt has stepped into the everyday lineup.

4 days ago

Max Fried • SP • Yankees

Max Fried Successfully Completes Bullpen on Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher Max Fried's (elbow) bullpen on Tuesday "went well," per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Fried has been on the 10-day injured list since mid-May due to a bone bruise in his left elbow. However, he appears to be making steady progress and could be nearing a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander was off to a strong start to the 2026 season before the injury, recording a 4-3 record with a 3.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts across 61 2/3 innings (10 starts). Fried will likely need multiple rehab appearances before he's activated by the Yankees, so a July return could be the most likely scenario. Upon his return, Fried profiles as a must-start starting pitcher for fantasy managers.

4 days ago

Jasson Domínguez • DH • Yankees

Jasson Dominguez Out After Having Tooth Pulled

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (mouth) is sitting out of the starting lineup on Tuesday at home against the visiting Chicago White Sox after he had a tooth pulled earlier in the day, according to MLB.com. With Dominguez starting on the bench, Jose Caballero will make the start in right field and will bat sixth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. The 23-year-old just came off the injured list over the weekend after recovering from a shoulder strain. The Dominican switch-hitter should be back in action on Wednesday, and he should be a regular for the Yankees now that he's recovered from his shoulder injury with Aaron Judge (ribs), Trent Grisham (hamstring), and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) all sidelined. Dominguez has yet to reach his full potential at the major-league level, but at least in the short term, he'll have the opportunity to do damage, making him a deep-league option. In only 11 games for the Yanks this year, Dominguez has gone 8-for-38 (.211) with two homers, three doubles, five RBI, five runs, two walks, and six strikeouts.

5 days ago

Trent Grisham • CF • Yankees

Yankees Expect Trent Grisham to be Out "a Few Weeks"

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that he expects outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) to be out for "a few weeks" with his right-hamstring strain. The Yankees placed the left-handed slugger on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, but he will end up missing more than the minimum time. With Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) also on the IL, the Yankees have been forced to turn to rookie Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez in their outfield next to Cody Bellinger for the time being. The 29-year-old Grisham broke out last year in his second season with the Yanks, hitting .235/.348/.464 with an .811 OPS, 34 home runs, 74 RBI, 87 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 143 regular-season games, but that very well could be his outlier season. So far in 2026, Grisham has hit .232 (52-for-224) with eight long balls, 35 RBI, six steals, and 40 runs scored. The good news is he's sporting a career-best 15.9% strikeout rate and a career-high 14.4% walk rate, so the best may be yet to come for Grisham once he recovers from his hamstring strain. UPDATE: Boone said on Tuesday that Grisham has been diagnosed with a "moderate" strain of his right hamstring, per Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

5 days ago

Jasson Domínguez • DH • Yankees

Jasson Dominguez Could Sit Out After Having Tooth Pulled

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that outfielder Jasson Dominguez (tooth) had a tooth pulled on Tuesday, and no decision has been made on whether he will start against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Davis Martin in the Bronx. The 23-year-old switch-hitting Dominican returned from the injured list over the weekend following a shoulder injury, and he will be an everyday player for the Yankees going forward with Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) still sidelined. The Martian has teased power/speed upside since entering the big leagues in 2023, but he has failed to deliver. He's played in only 11 games in pinstripes in 2026 and has gone 8-for-38 (.211) with two homers, three doubles, five RBI, five runs scored, two walks, and six strikeouts in his 41 plate appearances. As long as he's playing regularly, though, he'll have value in deep-mixed fantasy leagues in the Bronx. Dominguez is currently rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues.

5 days ago

Giancarlo Stanton • DH • Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton Suffers Setback While Running the Bases

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) suffered a setback earlier this week while running the bases. Manager Aaron Boone said that the 36-year-old felt a tweak earlier in the week and that additional imaging may be needed to determine the extent of the injury. There had been some hope that Stanton would return to the lineup at some point during the Yankees' upcoming homestand, but that optimism is now in jeopardy. Given his extensive injury history, the team would be wise to continue taking a cautious approach with his recovery. As such, there is no timetable for his return until more is known about the severity of the setback.

Jun 13

Jasson Domínguez • DH • Yankees

Jasson Dominguez Back From Injured List, Set to Play Regularly

The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that they reinstated outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list after they placed outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a right-hamstring strain. Dominguez is back after spraining the AC joint in his left shoulder in early May. With Grisham, Giancarlo Stanton (calf), and Aaron Judge (rib) all sidelined, Dominguez should see everyday playing time in the Bronx, beginning on Saturday in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. During a five-game minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Dominguez went 5-for-18 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two steals. The 23-year-old Dominican switch-hitter didn't make the Yankees' Opening Day roster and has only played in nine games in pinstripes in 2026, going 6-for-30 (.200) with a homer and four RBI. But with regular playing time coming his way now and plenty of power/speed upside, Dominguez should be a popular waiver-wire pickup. He's currently rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues.

Jun 13

Trent Grisham • CF • Yankees

Trent Grisham Lands on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that they placed outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and reinstated outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Grisham will head to the IL after tweaking his hamstring while running the bases in the sixth inning of Friday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old had what appears to be an outlier season in 2025, when he hit 34 home runs and drove in 74 in 143 regular-season games for the Yankees. Through 66 games and 264 plate appearances in 2026, Grisham has hit .232 (52-for-224) with eight homers, 35 RBI, six stolen bases, and 40 runs scored. The good news is that his strikeout rate has dropped from 23.6% last year to just 15.9% this season. He also ranks in the 74th percentile in hard-hit rate and the 78th percentile in xwOBA, so positive regression could be coming in the second half if he can stay healthy. Dominguez, who is rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues, should now have a regular role in New York's outfield, at least until Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) return.

Jun 13

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