Yankees’ Austin Wells gets trade update, and New York should jump on it

Jun 29, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) reacts after striking out against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Certain players the New York Yankees are running out every single day just don't really have much room on the roster any longer. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, but I really don't understand how the Yankees can look at a guy like Austin Wells and believe he's a guy who should be playing every day. I hate to say it like that, but that's what it's come down to at this point.However, others believe that Wells could be traded, which would frankly be a perfect situation for the Yankees. Not having to play him every day is one thing, but even getting something back for