New York Yankees Trade Pitch Nets Athletics’ All-Star for Austin Wells, 2 Prospects

Heading into the MLB offseason, perhaps the biggest need for the New York Yankees is a catcher. This consensus was brought to life after Austin Wells‘ major struggles at the plate in 2026. Now that it’s hot stove season, the rumors and speculation are starting to pour in, and the Yankees are already being urged to trade for Athletics’ All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers. In a recent piece for FanSided.com, MLB writer Christopher Kline pitched a ‘realistic’ trade for the Athletics and Yankees to make, which would send Langeliers to the Bronx.