The New York Yankees face a do-or-die Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, and Austin Wells is channeling an ex- teammate to help him get ready.

Wells showed up to his pregame media availability wearing a “Hip Hip Jose” t-shirt for former Yankees catcher Jose Trevino. Trevino played for the Yankees from 2022 to 2024, making the All-Star team in his first season. Wells ultimately wrested the starting catcher spot from him last year.

“Jose being the guy that was there for me this last year and this year, it's led me to have incredible belief in the work that I'm doing to help the team win,” he said, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. “And also not taking any pitches for granted. They all count the same whether we're up ten or it's a close

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