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New York Yankees have been in the news for many reasons this season. Apart from injuries, suspensions, poor results, and the chicken parm incident involving Anthony Volpe also rocked them up. Not only did it raise some eyebrows and questions, but also put the nail in the coffin of the tenure of the hitting coach, who eventually faced a sacking. Though it was an off-field incident, its repercussions were plenty on the field, and things are looking to get more exciting.

According to the latest reports, the main character of this case, Austin Wells, could be part of the major league. This seems possible after his latest promotion. As the Yankees fans loved his role in the much-needed change, their emotions of joy came alive. Reacting to the latest update, they have shared their happiness on social media with an eye on the player’s future.

Austin Wells Gets a Triple-a Go Ahead

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Austin Wells was part of the chicken parm episode. Only after his revelation about a fault in the stance of Anthony Volpe, a change was reported, which put the Yankees offense in a better place. It put the Yankees prospect in the spotlight, and fans hoped he would be suitable for the Yankees. And now his promotion to the AAA has further increased the chances of making an MLB debut in the coming months.

Talkin’ Yanks shared this update, quoting Conor Foley. It read, “Austin Wells has been promoted to AAA.” 

Notably, Wells has done decently well in the minor league. In the season, he has scored 30 runs, 12 home runs and 52 RBIs. He has a cumulative average of 0.233 at an OPS of 0.762. The 24-year-old would now make try to exploit his chances in the AAA. Though the challenge would be a little different, fans expect him to overcome it and make his MLB debut in the coming months.

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Overjoyed Yankees Fanbase Await Wells MLB Debut

Given the Yankees have played poorly and there are a lot of inconsistencies on the squad, fans expect young players to rise to the occasion. Adding Wells’s name to the list, fans have praised the player on his promotion and now expect him to shine for the MLB debut. The following tweets capture the same spirit as the fans.

Fans hail promotion and hope to be a winner in the new league.

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Fans are happy with Wells, who has done well in the recent past. The chances are there for him to get into the MLB if he performs well at the AAA level. What do you think? Will he be able to make an MLB debut this season only? Let us know your thoughts about it.

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