Trevino will return essentially as a backup , as manager Aaron Boone said last week that Wells, who has emerged as the club’s cleanup hitter, “will probably garner a lot of playing time.”
Before going down July 12, Trevino posted a .713 OPS and carries a reputation as a sterling defensive catcher.
Wells owns a .773 OPS and continues to look comfortable against major league pitching.
One of the two will have a new pitcher to catch after Will Warren was optioned after his spot start Wednesday , which leaves an opening in an underwhelming bullpen.
The Yankees have a group of rehabbing pitchers in the minors, with Scott Effross and Nick Burdi the two closest to being summoned.
Effross, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and then required back surgery last December, has been building up in the minors and attempting to prove himself worthy of a call-up since June 19.
The righty’s results have improved lately, having allowed one run on four hits with seven strikeouts in his past eight innings with SWB.
“I think he’s definitely been throwing the ball better, so that’s been encouraging,” Boone said Monday. “Feel like we’re getting some more guys in the mix to have good options. So yeah, Scotty’s put together some good outings here in a row so he’s definitely in the mix and in consideration.”
Burdi, who has been out since May 23 with right hip inflammation, also is in the mix. The strong righty had allowed two runs in 5 ²/₃ innings with seven strikeouts with SWB.
Lou Trivino (Tommy John surgery) and Ian Hamilton (right lat strain) are a bit further behind.
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