Braves Outright Austin Wynns
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Braves have reinstated catcher Drake Baldwin from the 10-day injured list and outrighted catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett, opening an active roster spot for Baldwin.
- Wynns, a 35-year-old journeyman catcher with a .228/.273/.342 career batting line, has the right to elect free agency after being outrighted, though it is unclear if he will do so.
- Atlanta has been managing catcher injuries all season, with Sean Murphy and Baldwin both spending time on the injured list; recent roster moves included adding Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp for coverage.
- Wynns was acquired from the Angels earlier this month but recorded only one hit in 14 plate appearances with the Braves before being outrighted.
- Due to his service time, Wynns can reject the outright assignment and become a free agent while still receiving his salary, which remains partially guaranteed by the Athletics, his previous team.
