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 It's not easy to trade for a catcher mid-season. There's an entire pitching staff to adjust to, and learning the club's tendencies and everyday game plan. But the New York Yankees have no other choice. Austin Wells is having one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history. That may be an understatement. 245 MLB hitters have at least 200 PAs in 2026, here’s where Austin Wells ranks among them in…AVG: .151 (245th)OBP: .246 (245th)SLG%: .229 (245th)OPS: .475 (245th)— Ryan Garcia (@RyanGarciaESM) July 7, 2026Despite those horrible offensive numbers, the Yankees are unlike