The New York Yankees are set to recall former Arizona standout Austin Wells, according to multiple reports.
The Athletic, ESPN and other outlets reported Wednesday that Wells, the Yankees' first-round drat pick in 2020, is headed to the big-league club and could make his debut this weekend. The Yankees conclude a four-game series at Detroit on Thursday morning. They open a three-game series at Houston on Friday.
Wells, a left-handed-hitting, offense-first catcher, had five home runs, 20 RBIs and an .822 OPS in 122 at-bats for triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre entering Wednesday.
Wells began this season at the single-A level. For the year, he has 17 home runs, 72 RBIs and a .782 OPS in 367 at-bats.
Wells was selected with the 28th overall pick in the '20 MLB Draft after a brief but stellar career at Arizona.
Wells' sophomore season was cut short by the pandemic. He appeared in 71 games as a Wildcat, slashing .357/.476/.560 with 85 runs and 74 RBIs in 277 at-bats.
The Yankees also are recalling top prospect Jasson Dominguez.
Arizona baseball coach Chip Hale on his team again opening its fall exhibition schedule at the Mexican Baseball Fiesta at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)
