C - New York Yankees
- Age 26
- Arizona
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Austin Wells went 1-for-5 in a loss to the Rays with a solo home run.
Fantasy Impact
Wells continues a dismal start to the season at the plate, driving in runs for the first time in 12 games Saturday. The 26-year-old has been one of many underwhelming options in the Yankees lineup early on for manager Aaron Boone, batting .158 with one home run, three runs scored, and one RBI across 12 games.
Austin Wells has committed to play for Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
Wells will represent the DR next month as the World Baseball Classic gets underway. The full rosters are being released on Thursday.
Austin Wells said he’s had conversations with the Dominican Republic team about playing for them in the World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
“Hopefully, we get to work something out,” Wells said. “We’ll see how it goes.” There should be an official announcement made soon.
Austin Wells went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Wells sits at 85 hits, 69 RBI, and 21 home runs across 390 at-bats. With a .218 average and .275 OBP, he’s offered steady power from behind the plate despite a lower batting average.
Austin Wells went 1-for-4 with a home run on Wednesday against the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact
Wells went deep in the eighth inning. It was the lone run on the night for the Yankees.
