Yankees’ Austin Wells finally finding his offensive groove: ‘He’s that threat again’

Austin Wells has found himself at the plate — while remaining a Yankees stalwart behind it

Yankees catcher Austin Wells has overcome a brutal slump, hitting .259 with an .814 OPS over his last 43 games to boost New York's offense.

Yankees’ Austin Wells finally finding his offensive groove: ‘He’s that threat again’

Wells was one of the worst hitters in baseball earlier this season, but he's looked a lot better since returning from an IL stint.

New York Yankees Star Cody Bellinger Makes Austin Wells Statement

Cody Bellinger was asked about Austin Wells after the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Cody Bellinger gives the Yankees a September reason to believe

Sep. 2, 2026: Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger celebrates after scoring against the Angels, credit Kirby Lee-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect. Cody Bellinger was in the middle of the Yankees‘ 6-3 win over the Angels all night. He went 3-for-5, drove in a run, scored twice and helped carry the offense through a game that did not open up until the 10th inning. The immediate point is simple: the Yankees need this version of Bellinger far more than…