Yankees face decision on catcher Austin Wells ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The New York Yankees are considering action at the catcher position due to Austin Wells' poor performance. Wells has registered a.151 batting average this season, placing him last among 245 MLB hitters with at least 200 plate appearances. Despite his struggles at the plate, Gerrit Cole has expressed confidence in Wells' handling of the pitching staff. As the trade deadline approaches, the Yankees are exploring potential options, including Ryan Jeffers and Tyler Stephenson, to address this need.
- •Austin Wells is hitting.151 this season, the worst in MLB.
- •Gerrit Cole supports Wells' contributions to the pitching staff.
- •Yankees are exploring trade options for catchers.
- •Ryan Jeffers and Tyler Stephenson are potential targets.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Austin Wells problem needs immediate fix at trade deadline
"The Yankees need to make a move at the catcher's position.
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