As the New York Yankees gear up for Opening Day, they face several challenges, including an unclear everyday third baseman and numerous injuries, notably to key players like Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole. Amid these uncertainties, the Yankees have found hope in Austin Wells, who has been tested as a leadoff hitter for the first time in his career. Manager Aaron Boone is giving Wells this chance, highlighting his strong performance after hitting a home run in a recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays, potentially making history as the first catcher to bat leadoff for the Yankees.
Wells welcomed the challenge of batting leadoff, with the potential of becoming the first catcher in Yankee history to hit first in a regular season game.
Boone explained that he told Wells, This isn't just to get you extra ABs this is something I'm at least considering, emphasizing that the backstop could very well be in the mix for the Opening Day leadoff spot.
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