Austin Wells’ Batting Struggles and Swing Revival | MLB News

Austin Wells, the breakout star from the World Baseball Classic, is hitting just .157 with a low OPS for the Yankees — far from the offensive force everyone expected. But he’s not panicking. Focused on his defense and pitching management, Wells spent time on the injured list working with hitting director to adjust his swing, aiming to lift the ball more and turn grounders into hits. A rehab two-homer game showed promise, though he’s just 2-for-21 since returning. Manager Aaron Boone sees improvement, noting a better swing and growing momentum. Originally drafted as an offense-first catcher, Wells’ profile has flipped — defense is now his strength. The Yankees are eyeing trade options like Ryan Jeffers and Hunter Goodman before the deadline, but Wells is staying grounded, concentrating on his craft behind the plate and ignoring the noise. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85a4923b70f285a6