Former Dodgers Catcher Austin Wynns Signs Minor League Deal With Angels
Austin Wynns signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels after the Athletics placed him on release waivers. The move follows a brief stint with the Dodgers and a 2022 season with the Giants.
ForbesAustin Wynns signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels after the Athletics placed him on release waivers, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Wynns had opened the season with the Athletics but was designated for assignment a week ago. The Athletics asked to assign him to Triple-A Las Vegas, but Wynns refused the assignment as a player with five-plus years of service.
The Athletics then placed him on release waivers, making him a free agent. He previously appeared in five games for the Dodgers in 2023 and played 162 at-bats for the Giants in 2022.
The Angels are short on catchers after injuries to Travis d'Arnaud and Logan O'Hoppe. The team has been using Sebastian Rivero and rookie Omar Martínez behind the plate. Wynns could see playing time at Angel Stadium given the limited experience of the current tandem, MLB Trade Rumors reported.
The 32-year-old catcher had been released by the Dodgers after a short big-league stint that produced two hits.
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Austin Wynns signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
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The Athletics designated Wynns for assignment.
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Wynns appeared in five games for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Wynns may receive more playing time with the Angels than he had with the Dodgers.
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