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Austin Wells (illness) is not in the Yankees’ lineup for a second consecutive day on Friday due to food poisoning.
Yankees’ skipper Aaron Boone had said that Thursday’s absence was a scheduled day off and not related. The expectation is that he’ll be feeling better and should be able to return to the Yankees’ lineup in a day or two. J.C. Escarra will draw another start behind the plate and will bat sixth against Drew Rasmussen and the Rays on Friday night.
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo homer in a loss to the Angels on Monday.
Tatis Jr. joined the double-digit homer club with a solo blast in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old has been spectacular in 2025 with the aforementioned homers, eight stolen bases, and .942 OPS over the first 39 games of his campaign.
Jackson Merrill went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Angels on Monday.
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning to give the Angels a 9-5 win over the Padres on Monday.
Robert Suarez gave up five runs while getting just one out in a blown save and loss against the Angels on Monday.
Yusei Kikuchi allowed four runs — two earned — while working six innings against the Padres on Monday in a no-decision.
Michael King didn’t factor into the decision after allowing three runs — two earned — in 5 2/3 innings of work Monday against the Angels.