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TORONTO — Yankees catcher Austin Wells returned to action Wednesday following a three-game absence, coming on as a pinch runner in the eight inning of New York’s 11-9 loss at Toronto. The Yankees are 13-18 since May 28, losing six of the past 10 series.

The Toronto Blue Jays wasted an eight-run lead, then outlasted the Yankees 11-9 as George Springer scored the go-ahead run on Devin Williams’ eighth-inning wild pitch to tie New York for the AL East l

The New York Yankees started the year with Jazz Chisholm Jr. playing second base. However, he has played in the hot corner since DJ LeMahieu's return.

The New York Yankees need to move Jazz Chisholm back to second base. To do so, they should acquire one of the top third basemen available at the trade deadline.

Meanwhile, De La Cruz arrived as part of the taxi squad and would take Grisham's spot on the roster if he ultimately needs time on the injured list. Grisham injured his left hamstring in the fourth inning of Monday's loss while trying to catch a line drive that fell in front of him.

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free TORONTO — The Yankees went to bed Monday night fearing a potential injured list stint for Trent Grisham,