Austin Wells heats up for Yankees ahead of trade deadline

Austin Wells of the New York Yankees is having a strong stretch as the trade deadline approaches. Over his last 15 games, Wells has posted an.805 OPS, including three home runs in the last two weeks, while his seasonal batting average sits at.165. The Yankees, who have been considering trades for a catcher, might reconsider their options depending on Wells' continued performance. His recent success makes the team's trade strategies more complex as they evaluate potential acquisitions before the deadline on August 3.

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