Austin Wells has earned his shot.
The former Arizona Wildcats catcher is getting called up by the New York Yankees when Major League Baseball rosters expand on Friday, according to multiple reports. His first appearance in a game will be his MLB debut.
The 24-year-old Wells was taken 28th overall by the Yankees in the 2020 MLB Draft after two seasons at the UA, though that included the COVID-halted 2020 campaign. Since beginning his pro career he has hit .261 with 53 home runs and 213 RBI in 290 games.
This season Wells is hitting .