Yankees' Austin Wells Sidelined by Food Poisoning for Second Time

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells missed his second consecutive game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a bout of food poisoning, following a scheduled day off. This incident comes shortly after teammate Cody Bellinger also missed a game last week with similar symptoms, though both players clarified their illnesses were not caused by the foods they are known for consuming—Bellinger by chicken wings and Wells by breakfast burritos, the latter of which he reviews on social media. Wells reported he felt fine before going to bed but woke up ill and was unable to eat, expressing uncertainty about the source of his sickness. J.C. Escarra has filled in as catcher during Wells' absence, and Wells is currently considered day-to-day.