On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros (in the Bronx) by a score of 9-3.
Austin Wells finished with two hits and one walk.
He has been playing better as of late.
The Yankees will now look to win the series on Thursday night.
Yankees Legend Makes Austin Wells Statement
GettyAustin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees looks on during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Earlier this week, Yankees legend Paul O’Neill was asked about Wells (via YES Network).
Meredith Marakovits: “Also, a big topic of conversation Paul, prior to the trade deadline was the production from catchers, but we’ve seen Austin Wells lately really seem to find his way a little bit offensively. Have you noticed any differences mechanically with him at the plate that’s led to his success?”
O’Neill: “I think he has a little confidence. I think possibly after the trade deadline, another catcher wasn’t brought in… All right, I am the catcher. That might have helped, who knows. He’s solid defensively. He’s got some big hits recently. And again, if he can finish the season on a good note offensively, it’s only going to help this team. You’re just waiting for that hot streak, and you hope he’s in it now.”
With @M_Marakovits, @PaulOneillYES breaks down Jones, Wells, and Aaron Judge’s progress.
Looking At Wells
GettyAustin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees looks on after the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2025 in New York City.
Wells is in the middle of his 4th season at the MLB level (all with the Yankees).
He was picked in the 1st round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Arizona.
Right now, Wells is batting .182 with 49 hits, eight home runs, 19 RBIs, 26 runs and two stolen bases in 97 games.
Looking At The Yankees
GettyLuis García Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates with manager Aaron Boone #17 after scoring in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
As for the Yankees, they are in the middle of a strong season with a 75-57 record in 132 games.
They are the second-place team in the American League East (and 3.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays).
Following their series with the Astros, the Yankees will remain in the Bronx for a huge series with the Boston Red Sox that starts on Friday night.
New York Yankees Legend Makes Intriguing Austin Wells Statement