Austin Wells is focused on trying to improve his performance at the plate as the New York Yankees approach the Aug. 3 trade deadline, when the team could consider adding a catcher. Multiple reports characterize Wells’ situation as constrained by the timing: at this point in the season, it is described as unlikely that his recent or upcoming actions will prevent the Yankees from pursuing catcher help if they decide they need it. The coverage frames Wells’ efforts as an attempt to salvage what is described as a disappointing offensive stretch during the year. While the accounts do not provide conflicting details about the deadline itself, they converge on the central point that Wells faces limited leverage over the team’s roster decisions because the possibility of trade activity has become imminent. Overall, the reports present Wells’ approach as one of working to salvage results offensively, while acknowledging that the Yankees’ potential roster moves before Aug. 3 are not something he can directly control.