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Austin Romine | Catcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/22/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Austin Romine went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored Friday in a win over the Blue Jays.
Romine was just 1-for-16 coming into Friday's action. The 24-year-old backstop should get a chance at regular at-bats while Chris Stewart nurses a groin injury, so he could be worth a short-term look in AL-only leagues. May 17 - 9:53 PM

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Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees recalled C Austin Romine from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

With Francisco Cervelli (hand) sidelined, Romine should see extended playing time in a part-time role with Chris Stewart. Romine was hitting .341/.400/.415 with a home run and four RBI through his first 13 games with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate and could have value in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
Apr 27 - 12:07 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine was removed from Friday's game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Francisco Cervelli left Friday's game with a right hand injury.

Presumably, it means that the Yankees think Cervelli's injury is bad and are planning to recall Romine to take his place. If that does occur, Romine could have fantasy appeal in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues. The 24-year-old backstop is hitting .341/.400/.415 with a homer and four RBI through his first 13 games at Triple-A.
Related: Francisco Cervelli
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Apr 26 - 7:50 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees optioned C Austin Romine, LHP Francisco Rondon and RHPs Dellin Betances and Brett Marshall to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; optioned LHPs Manny Banuelos and Nik Turley, RHP Jose Ramirez and OF Ramon Flores to Double-A Trenton; reassigned RHP Chase Whitley, C J.R. Murphy and 1B Luke Murton to minor league camp.

Romine is the noteworthy cut here, though he was expected to begin the season in the minors. The 22-year-old backstop was limited to just 31 minor league games last season due to a back injury and has limited experience above Double-A, so he could probably use some more seasoning. But he could be bound for the majors soon, especially if Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart get off to a slow start.
Mar 11 - 5:17 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that he believes prospect catcher Austin Romine will likely begin the season in the minors.

This means the Yankees will likely go with Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart on the Opening Day roster, barring any late acquisitions. Romine, 22, was limited to just 31 minor league games last season due to a back injury and has limited experience above Double-A, so it's probably the right call for his development. Still, Cervelli and Stewart don't inspire much confidence.
Related: Chris Stewart, Francisco Cervelli
Source: New York Daily News
Jan 4 - 4:05 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine (lower back) has been cleared for a minor league rehab assignment.

Romine has been on the disabled list since the end of spring training, but there could be an opening for him behind Russell Martin later this season. He'll report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when healthy.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 12:57:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that Austin Romine (back) is "a couple of weeks away from playing in a game."

Romine has been sidelined all season with a lower back injury. He'll be optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once he's back to full health.
Source: Andrew Feinsand on Twitter
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 02:44:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine (back) is out until at least July.

Romine has been on the disabled list since the end of spring training with a lower back strain and is still battling through inflammation. The 23-year-old will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once he's healthy.
Source: New York Post
Wed, May 23, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees placed C Austin Romine on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a lower back strain.

Romine was diagnosed with inflammation in his back early in Yankees' camp and hasn't been able to shake it. Francisco Cervelli and Craig Tatum will serve as the catchers with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre until he is ready to return.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 08:35:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from back inflammation.

Romine hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game this spring and will likely hang back at extended spring training once the rest of the Yankees head north. He'll report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once healthy.
Source: The Journal News
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 04:34:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine (back) is scheduled to take dry swings Thursday.

It will be his first time doing anything hitting-related since being diagnosed with inflammation in his back in the early days of camp. The 23-year-old is about a week away from full workouts and is expected to begin the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 09:28:00 AM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine (back) hopes to take dry swings in the cage in the next day or two.

Romine is no longer feeling anything in his back, but the Yankees want him to build up strength in order to avoid a setback. He could begin playing in games within a week if all goes well. The 23-year-old is expected to open the year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: The Journal News
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 06:07:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Friday that Austin Romine (back) will not be rushed back into action.

Romine was diagnosed with inflammation in his back early in camp and the Yankees want the young backstop to build some strength before playing in a game. The 23-year-old is expected to begin the season as the primary catcher with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Fri, Mar 9, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

An MRI on Austin Romine's back has revealed inflammation.

"He’ll be down a little bit, but he’ll get back," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "We’re going to make sure it’s knocked out before we send him back out there. The one thing we don’t want to do is give him some time out, then you send him back out and he’s not completely healthy. That doesn’t make a lot of sense." Romine was slated to begin the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, anyway. The back ailment isn't a long-term concern.
Source: The LoHud Yankees Blog
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 01:57:00 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine is dealing with some back soreness.

Romine might be held out of workouts on Friday, but it doesn't sound like a major concern. The 23-year-old could take Francisco Cervelli's job eventually, but he's expected to open the year as the primary catcher with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 01:20:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
2Alberto Gonzalez
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
2Ben Francisco
DH1Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5Ivan Nova
6David Phelps
7Michael Pineda
8Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne
9Dellin Betances