On Saturday night, the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks will play the second game of their series in Phoenix.
The Yankees won by a score of 9-2 on Friday.
Austin Wells (who batted 8th) finished with one hit, one walk and one strikeout.
Yankees Announce Surprising Austin Wells Decision
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 9/19 B. Rice DH C. Bellinger LF L. García Jr. 1B H. Ramos RF G. Lombard Jr. SS A. Wells C A. Volpe 2B R. McMahon 3B J. Caballero CF C. Schlittler SP”
B. Rice DH C. Bellinger LF L. García Jr. 1B H. Ramos RF G. Lombard Jr. SS A. Wells C A. Volpe 2B R. McMahon 3B J. Caballero CF
C. Schlittler SP
Wells has been moved up to the 6th spot in the order on Saturday.
The former Arizona star comes into the night batting .180 with 58 hits, 12 home runs, 30 RBIs, 35 runs and three stolen bases in 117 games.
He is in the middle of his fourth season at the MLB level (all with the Yankees).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup On Saturday
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup on Saturday:
@NYY1996BR: “Lineup looking like a Spring Training road game in Dunedin in March.”
@MichaelErat: “Caballero in center field is certainly a choice. 😑”
@SwagtoImpress: “In what world does Ramos deserve to hit 4 and wells 6? Good lord.”
@jax2476: “Little nervous about Cabby in center. The outfield is huge there. Surprised they didn’t move Belli to center”
@lakeeffectkvd: “Austin Wells batting sixth is insane behavior.”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are in the middle of a very strong 2026 season.
They are currently the second-place team in the American League East with an 89-64 record in 153 games.
Following their series with the Diamondbacks, the Yankees will return home to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday afternoon in the Bronx.
Yankees Announce Surprising Austin Wells Decision Before Diamondbacks Game