Brian Cashman acknowledged the Yankees’ struggles at the catcher position, specifically highlighting Austin Wells’ poor offensive performance this season. However, Wells has recently shown improvement, hitting home runs in consecutive games after a long drought. Manager Aaron Boone noted changes in Wells’ mechanics since returning from the injured list, while Cashman emphasized the importance of his defensive skills over offensive output. The team continues to monitor Wells’ progress as they evaluate potential catching help ahead of the trade deadline.
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Austin Wells Improving After Cashman Calls Catcher Position an Issue
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