Former MLB All-Star New York Yankees Must Consider Trading For
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 18: Jonah Heim #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after sliding safely into second after hitting a double in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies within the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park on April 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the New York Yankees misplaced to the New York Mets by a rating of 6-3.
The collection is now tied up at 1-1 with the finale on Sunday.
Austin Wells completed his night time with three strikeouts and one hit in 4 at-bats.
Wells Struggling This Season
gettyAustin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees runs to first base in opposition to the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Wells is now batting .179 with 19 hits, three residence runs, 5 RBI’s, 11 runs and 32 strikeouts in 35 video games this season.
The 26-year-old is in his fourth season (all with the Yankees).
He is coming off a 12 months the place he hit 21 residence runs with 71 RBI’s.
Eric Hubbs of Barstool wrote: “We’re nearing a very difficult Austin Wells conversation. At the bare minimum they need to get a serious right handed hitting catcher on the roster”
Player Yankees Must Consider Adding
gettyJonah Heim #15 of the Athletics seems on in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 06, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
One participant the Yankees ought to think about buying and selling for is Jonah Heim (Athletics).
He could be a good backup to Wells (and will fill in offensively when he struggles).
Before getting traded to the Athletics earlier this season, Heim had a recreation the place he had two hits, with one residence run and 5 RBI’s (for the Atlanta Braves).
In addition, the Yankees wouldn’t have to surrender a lot to get Heim.
He could be a low-risk transfer.
The 30-year-old is at present batting .184 with 9 hits, one residence run, eight RBI’s and 4 runs in 16 video games this 12 months.
Heim’s MLB Career
gettyJonah Heim #28 and Josh Sborz #66 of the Texas Rangers rejoice after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Heim would additionally carry expertise to the Yankees.
While he’s in simply his seventh season, he made the All-Star Game (and received the World Series) with the Texas Rangers in 2023.
That 12 months, the switch-hitting catcher batted .258 with 118 hits, 18 residence runs and 95 RBI’s in 131 video games.
Yankees Right Now
gettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees blows a bubble whereas watching the sport within the eighth inning in opposition to the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 13, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Yankees are actually 28-18 in 46 video games, which has them because the second-place crew within the American League East.
They are 14-12 in 26 video games on the highway.
After Sunday’s collection finale, the Yankees will return residence to host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night time within the Bronx.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been masking the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
