The New York Yankees have taken a series of puzzling steps in recent weeks, with one of the more intriguing developments being their handling of left-handed catcher Austin Wells, who appears ready to progress further in his career.
Austin Wells: A Prolonged Double-A Journey
Wells has seen an extraordinary amount of action with Somerset in Double-A, playing 55 games last season and another 39 this year, despite boasting a wRC+ above 120 in both seasons.
In 2022, Wells achieved a .261 batting average and a .360 OBP, inclusive of 12 home runs and 43 RBIs, along with a 129 WRC+.