The Yankees haven’t gotten much out of their catchers this postseason — because Austin Wells has seen his late-season slump extend into the playoffs.
CLEVELAND — Trevino delivered an RBI single in the second that briefly gave the Yankees the lead but somehow got picked off first, and the Guardians swiped two bases with Trevino behind the plate.
Asked if he thought Wells needed a breather, Boone said, “Not really. I think he’s locked in. Obviously, he’s struggling a little bit, but I don’t think he’s feeling that necessarily. He’s still playing at a really high level.” Vaccaro: Anthony Rizzo bailed out Yankees in bleakest of moments Wells has continued to draw praise from pitchers for his defensive work, as the Yankees have pitched well throughout the postseason. “He’s been amazing behind the plate and going through this, I have a ton of confidence bringing him up for the right at bat in a big situation,’’ Boone said.
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