Catcher Austin Wells provided some insight Friday into his feelings on the New York Yankees' facial hair policy now that it has been relaxed. Speaking to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Wells suggested that he used to trick himself into thinking adhering to the facial hair policy was an honor of sorts: "My initial reaction is I feel weird.

New York Yankees' Austin Wells, left, hands off his batting gear to coach Travis Chapman after hitting a two-run double off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Oddenier Mosgueda in the third

An unexpected name appeared in the Yankees ’ lineup against the Cardinals on Wednesday, as Austin Wells made his spring debut ahead of schedule. The catcher found himself batting fifth for the exhibition at George M.

Austin Wells may have shed the rookie label last season, but the New York Yankees catcher thinks he may hold on to some rookie duties. Call him superstitious, but Wells is considering keeping the responsibility of carrying the team’s boombox this season.

The pitch that inspired one of baseball’s most iconic nicknames—“The Airbender”—has become a fascination at New York Yankees camp. Players like Austin Wells and various coaches have taken the opportunity to watch Devin Williams’ distinctive changeup up close.

New York Yankees' Austin Wells rounds the bases after his solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss during the first inning of a spring training baseball game

Austin Wells, Gerrit Cole, Gleyber Torres and more all weighed in on the surprising change to a longstanding Yankee tradition.

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Arizona by the New York Yankees, catcher Austin Wells has been a highly-regarded prospect. He was on top-100 lists for three years before graduating from prospect status in 2024 when he took over as the starter for the Big League team.

This is a 2025 photo of Austin Wells of the New York Yankees baseball team Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. This image reflects the Yankees active roster as

Austin Wells said he is taking it slow this spring because last season's workload may have worn him down. The New York Yankees catcher insists he is healthy, but he is not taking live batting practice with the other position players.

The New York Yankees hope to build off their World Series appearance in 2024 heading into the new season. The offseason didn't get off to a great start after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, but they’ve added a surplus of talent to help make up the loss,