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Wells Dropped: Yankees Catcher's Batting Woes Continue
22 Aug
Summary
- Austin Wells was benched for the Yankees' series against the Blue Jays.
- Wells has struggled offensively in 2026 with a .176 batting average.
- The team is platooning Wells with Ali Sanchez due to offensive struggles.
The New York Yankees have opted to bench catcher Austin Wells for their crucial series against the AL East rival Toronto Blue Jays. This decision comes as Wells has experienced a significant offensive decline in 2026, batting a mere .176 with a .562 OPS across 92 games, contributing only 8 home runs and 17 RBI.
Wells' struggles have led to a catcher platoon with Ali Sanchez. After a poor performance in the recent series against the Baltimore Orioles, going 1-for-10, Wells was left out of the lineup for the series opener against the Blue Jays' left-handed pitcher Mason Fluharty.
The Yankees, hoping to contend for a World Series, have seen their catching position become a liability this season. With key players injured, they had hoped Wells would step up, but his inability to find consistency has put the team in a less-than-ideal situation as they face a strong Blue Jays team.
