# Austin Wynns

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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name        = Austin Wynns
|image       = Austin Wynns (41943454065) (cropped).jpg
|caption     = Wynns with the Baltimore Orioles in 2018
|team        = Los Angeles Angels
|number      = 
|position    = [Catcher](/source/Catcher)
|birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1990|12|10}}
|birth_place = [San Diego](/source/San_Diego), [California](/source/California), U.S.
|bats        = Right
|throws      = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate   = June 5
|debutyear   = 2018
|debutteam   = Baltimore Orioles
|statyear    = May 5, 2026
|statleague  = MLB
|stat1label  = [Batting average](/source/Batting_average_(baseball))
|stat1value  = .231
|stat2label  = [Home run](/source/Home_run)s
|stat2value  = 19
|stat3label  = [Runs batted in](/source/Run_batted_in)
|stat3value  = 84
|teams       =
* [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}}, {{mlby|2021}})
* [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2023}})
* [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) ({{mlby|2023}})
* [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) ({{mlby|2023}})
* [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds) ({{mlby|2024}}–{{mlby|2025}})
* [Athletics](/source/Athletics_(baseball)) ({{mlby|2025}}–{{mlby|2026}})
}}
'''Robert Austin Wynns''' (born December 10, 1990) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [catcher](/source/catcher) in the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) organization. He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles), [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants), [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers), [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies), [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds), and [Athletics](/source/Athletics_(baseball)). Wynns played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) at [Fresno State University](/source/Fresno_State_University), and was drafted by the Orioles in the tenth round of the [2013 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2013_Major_League_Baseball_draft).

==Amateur career==
Wynns attended [Poway High School](/source/Poway_High_School) in [Poway, California](/source/Poway%2C_California). In 2009, as a senior, he hit .390 with five home runs and 37 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gobulldogs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=131|title = Austin Wynns - Baseball}}</ref> That season he was named first team All-[California Interscholastic Federation](/source/California_Interscholastic_Federation), and Player of the Year in the Palomar League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northwoodsleague.com/blog/2012/05/28/mallardsfinalizeroster/|title=Mallards Finalize Roster|date=May 28, 2012|website=Northwoods League}}</ref>

After graduating and going undrafted in the [2009 MLB draft](/source/2009_MLB_draft), Wynns enrolled and played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) at [Fresno State University](/source/Fresno_State_University). In 2012, he played [collegiate summer baseball](/source/collegiate_summer_baseball) with the [Bourne Braves](/source/Bourne_Braves) of the [Cape Cod Baseball League](/source/Cape_Cod_Baseball_League).<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=337615&seasonid=12252 |title=Austin Wynns - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> As a senior in 2013, he batted .279/.362/.413 with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 53 games. He was drafted by the [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) in the tenth round of the [2013 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2013_Major_League_Baseball_draft).

==Professional career==
===Baltimore Orioles===
Wynns signed for $10,000, and spent 2013 with the Low-A [Aberdeen IronBirds](/source/Aberdeen_IronBirds),<ref>{{cite web|last=Melewski |first=Steve |url=http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2017/05/a-catching-prospect-emerges-on-the-farm-plus-machado-talk.html |title=A catching prospect emerges on the farm (plus Machado talk) - Steve Melewski |publisher=Masnsports.com |date=May 26, 2017 |accessdate=November 26, 2017}}</ref> posting a .235 batting average with 21 RBI in 54 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/159797/|title=Austin Wynns - Stats - The Baseball Cube|website=TheBaseballCube.com}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=wynns-000aus|title=Austin Wynns College, Amateur, Minor, Winter & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>  On defense, he caught 37% of attempted base stealers.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/giants/player/austin-wynns-642851|title=Austin Wynns Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He was a 2013 NYP Mid-Season All-Star.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/austin-wynns-642851|title=Austin Wynns Stats, Fantasy & News|website=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)}}</ref> In 2014, he played for both the Single-A [Delmarva Shorebirds](/source/Delmarva_Shorebirds) and the High-A [Frederick Keys](/source/Frederick_Keys), batting a combined .251 with one home run and 37 RBI in 90 total games between the two teams.<ref name="auto2"/> 

In 2015, Wynns played for Frederick and the Double-A [Bowie Baysox](/source/Bowie_Baysox), batting .281/.349/.390 with three home runs and 31 RBI in 78 games. Wynns spent 2016 with Bowie, Frederick, and the Triple-A [Norfolk Tides](/source/Norfolk_Tides), hitting .287/.336/.416 with six home runs and 34 RBI in 80 games between the three affiliates.<ref name="auto2"/> On defense, he caught 45.3% of attempted base stealers.<ref name="auto"/>
thumb|right|Wynns with the Bowie Baysox in 2017
After the 2016 season, Wynns played in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) for the [Peoria Javelinas](/source/Peoria_Javelinas).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-prospects-dj-stewart-tanner-scott-five-others-begin-arizona-fall-league-tuesday-20161011-story.html |title=Orioles prospects DJ Stewart, Tanner Scott, five others begin Arizona Fall League |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=November 16, 2017 |accessdate=November 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/austin-wynns-takes-setback-stride/#iBcc4vUXz9kpl4Sr.97 |title=Austin Wynns Takes Setback In Stride |publisher=BaseballAmerica.com |date=March 24, 2017 |accessdate=November 26, 2017}}</ref> He played the 2017 season with Bowie, batting .281/.377/.419 with 10 home runs and 46 RBI in 105 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/bowie_bladenews/sports/ph-ac-bb-bowie-baysox-0525-20170522-story.html |title=On the road with the Baysox, catcher Wynns - Bowie Blade-News |work=Bowie Blade-News |publisher=Capitalgazette.com |date= |accessdate=November 26, 2017 |last1=Driver |first1=David }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/austin-wynns-642851|title=Austin Wynns Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)|access-date=November 18, 2017}}</ref> On defense, he caught 38% of attempted base stealers.<ref name="auto2"/> The Orioles added him to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) after the 2017 season.<ref name="baltimoresun1">{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bs-sp-orioles-40-man-roster-additions-20171120-story.html |title=Orioles add pitchers Hunter Harvey and David Hess, catcher Austin Wynns to 40-man roster |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date= |accessdate=November 26, 2017 |last1=Meoli |first1=Jon }}</ref>

Wynns made his MLB debut on June 5, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bs-wynns-dream-comes-true-20180603-story.html|title=Catcher Austin Wynns' big league dream unofficially comes true with Orioles |last1=Schmuck |first1=Peter }}</ref> In 2018 with Baltimore he batted .255/.287/.382 in 118 plate appearances, while with Norfolk he batted .230/.288/.345 in 163 plate appearances.<ref name="auto2"/>  He spent the majority of the 2019 season at Norfolk and Bowie, where he batted .266/.355/.342 with three home runs and 29 RBI in 250 plate appearances, appearing in only 28 games with 74 plate appearances for the Orioles.<ref name="auto2"/>  

Wynns did not appear in any games for the Orioles during the 2020 season, spending the entirety at the Orioles’ alternate training site.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/austin-wynns-642851|title = Austin Wynns Stats, Fantasy & News| website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com) }}</ref> On December 7, 2020, Wynns was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/orioles-claim-ashton-goudeau-waivers-pirates.html|title = Orioles Claim Ashton Goudeau, Outright Austin Wynns| date=December 7, 2020 }}</ref>

On May 31, 2021, Wynns was selected to Baltimore's active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/orioles-option-chance-sisco-select-austin-wynns.html|title = Orioles Option Chance Sisco, Select Austin Wynns| date=May 31, 2021 }}</ref> On June 12, Wynns hit his first career [grand slam](/source/Grand_slam_(baseball)), off of [Rich Hill](/source/Rich_Hill_(pitcher)) of the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays). In 45 games and 139 plate appearances with Baltimore in 2021, Wynns batted .185/.232/.308 with four home runs and 14 RBI.<ref name="auto2"/>  In 59 plate appearances with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he hit .333/.448/.563 with three home runs and nine RBI.<ref name="auto2"/>  Following the season, he elected free agency on October 25, 2021.<ref name="auto2"/>

===Philadelphia Phillies===
On October 26, 2021, Wynns signed with the [Toros de Tijuana](/source/Toros_de_Tijuana) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{cite web |last=Esquivel |first=Armando |date=October 26, 2021 |title=SE FORTALECE TOROS CON AUSTIN WYNNS |trans-title=Toros Get Stronger with Austin Wynns |url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=18238 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026212520/http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=18238 |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |website=torosdetijuana.com |language=ES}}</ref> However, on March 19, 2022, he signed a minor league contract with the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/phillies-sign-austin-wynns-to-minors-deal.html|title=Phillies Sign Austin Wynns To Minors Deal|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=March 19, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2022}}</ref> He played 33 games for the Triple-A [Lehigh Valley IronPigs](/source/Lehigh_Valley_IronPigs) and batted .365/.504/.500 with 3 home runs and 20 RBI in 134 plate appearances.<ref name="auto2" />

===San Francisco Giants===
The Phillies traded Wynns to the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) in exchange for [Michael Plassmeyer](/source/Michael_Plassmeyer) on June 8, 2022. Wynns replaced rookie catcher [Joey Bart](/source/Joey_Bart), who was sent down to the Giants' Triple-A club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants trade for catcher; disappointing Bart sent down to minors |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/joey-bart-sent-down-minors-giants-trade-phillies-catcher-fill-void |access-date=June 9, 2022 |website=RSN |date=June 8, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2022 with the Giants he batted .259/.313/.358 in 162 at–bats, with three home runs and 21 RBI while appearing in a career-high 65 games.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=wynns-000aus|title=Austin Wynns College, Amateur, Minor, Winter & Fall Leagues Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> He played 57 games at catcher, five at DH, and two as a relief pitcher.<ref name="auto1"/> 

On January 6, 2023, Wynns was designated for assignment by San Francisco after the signing of [Michael Conforto](/source/Michael_Conforto) was made official.<ref>{{cite news |title=Giants introduce Michael Conforto, who says fire relit after year away |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35421471/giants-introduce-michael-conforto-says-fire-relit-year-away |access-date=January 10, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=January 10, 2023}}</ref> On January 12, Wynns was sent outright to the Triple-A [Sacramento River Cats](/source/Sacramento_River_Cats).<ref>{{Cite web |title=MLB Transactions - Baseball Player Trades and Signings |url=https://www.cbssports.com/ |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> On April 8, Wynns was selected to the major league roster following an injury to catcher [Roberto Pérez](/source/Roberto_P%C3%A9rez).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/darin-ruf-signs-giants-minor-league-contract-austin-wynns-called|title=Ruf signs Giants' MILB deal; Perez to IL; Wynns selected|date=April 8, 2023|access-date=April 8, 2023|last=Thanawalla|first=Ali|website=NBCSports}}</ref> He received two at-bats for San Francisco, striking out in both. On April 10, he was designated for assignment after [Joey Bart](/source/Joey_Bart) was activated off of the injured list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Giants' Austin Wynns: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/giants-austin-wynns-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=April 10, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 14, he cleared waivers and elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Austin Wynns: Elects free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/austin-wynns-elects-free-agency/amp/|access-date=April 14, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On April 16, 2023, Wynns signed a major league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dodgers' Austin Wynns: Inks major-league deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-austin-wynns-inks-major-league-deal/|access-date=April 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=April 16, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in five games for the Dodgers, with two hits in 11 at-bats before he was designated for assignment on April 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/04/dodgers-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment.html|title=Dodgers Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=April 30, 2023|accessdate=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

===Colorado Rockies===
On May 4, 2023, Wynns was claimed off waivers by the [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies).<ref>{{cite web|title=Rockies' Austin Wynns: Claimed by Colorado|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-austin-wynns-claimed-by-colorado/|access-date=May 4, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In 45 games for Colorado, he batted .214/.273/.282 with one home run and eight RBI. On October 13, Wynns was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A [Albuquerque Isotopes](/source/Albuquerque_Isotopes).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rockies' Austin Wynns: Removed from 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-austin-wynns-removed-from-40-man-roster/|access-date=October 13, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=October 13, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> However, Wynns subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13|title=Transactions|website=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)}}</ref>

===Cincinnati Reds===
On December 14, 2023, Wynns signed a one-year, major league contract with the [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds).<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/12/14/cincinnati-reds-add-to-catching-depth-with-austin-wynns-signing/71923706007/ | title=Cincinnati Reds add to catching depth with Austin Wynns free agent signing | first=Gordon | last=Wittenmyer | archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215150632/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/12/14/cincinnati-reds-add-to-catching-depth-with-austin-wynns-signing/71923706007/ | archive-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref> However, he was designated for assignment on January 2, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/reds-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment.html|title=Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment|date=January 2, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> On January 4, Wynns cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [Louisville Bats](/source/Louisville_Bats), also receiving a non-roster invitation to spring training.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Austin Wynns Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/austin-wynns-642851 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> On June 21, the Reds selected Wynns' contract, adding him to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Designate Conner Capel For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/reds-designate-conner-capel-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 21, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He did not appear in a game for the Reds before he was designated for assignment on June 23.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/reds-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment-2.html|access-date=June 23, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> Wynns cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville on June 25.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Austin Wynns Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/reds-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment-2.html|access-date=June 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 25, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He had his contract selected once more on June 28, after [Tyler Stephenson](/source/Tyler_Stephenson) was placed on the paternity list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Designate Peyton Burdick For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/reds-designate-peyton-burdick-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 28, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Wynns made one appearance for the Reds, going 3–for–5 with one RBI. He was designated for assignment after Stephenson was activated on July 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/reds-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment-3.html|access-date=July 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 2, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Wynns cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Louisville on July 4.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Austin Wynns Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/austin-wynns-accepts-outright-assignment-with-reds.html|access-date=July 4, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 4, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> However, the following day the Reds once more added him back to their major league roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Select Austin Wynns, Edwin Ríos|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/reds-select-austin-wynns-edwin-rios.html|access-date=July 5, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 5, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In a July 28 game against the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays), Wynns suffered a shoulder injury, later specified as a right [teres major](/source/teres_major_muscle) tear upon his placement on the injured list the following day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Austin Wynns: Suffers torn shoulder|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-austin-wynns-suffers-torn-shoulder/|access-date=August 23, 2024|website=cbssports.com|date=July 29, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 23.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Place Andrew Abbott On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/reds-place-andrew-abbott-on-injured-list-due-to-shoulder-strain.html|access-date=August 23, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 23, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> On November 1, Wynns was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Louisville, but rejected the assignment and elected free agency.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emilio Pagán exercises $8 million option, remains with Reds |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42149753/emilio-pagan-exercises-8-million-option-remains-reds |access-date=November 2, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>

On January 13, 2025, Wynns re-signed with the Reds organization on a minor league contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cincinnati Reds Sign Two Players to Minor League Deal|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/transactions/cincinnati-reds-sign-two-players-to-minor-league-deal-01jhrdg4g217|access-date=January 17, 2025|website=si.com|date=January 16, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> On March 26, the Reds selected Wynns' contract after he made the team's [Opening Day](/source/Opening_Day) roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=March 26, 2025 |title=Reds Select Austin Wynns |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/reds-select-austin-wynns.html |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 20, Wynns became the fifth player in Cincinnati Reds history to record six hits in a game, collecting five singles and a three-run home run in a 24–2 win over the [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/elly-de-la-cruz-makes-awesome-catch-homers-vs-orioles|title=Elly's Superman impression helps spark historic 24-run rout|first=Mark|last=Sheldon|website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)|date=April 20, 2025|accessdate=April 21, 2025}}</ref> In 18 appearances for Cincinnati, he batted .400/.442/.700 with three home runs and 11 RBI. Despite the production, Wynns was designated for assignment by the Reds on June 6.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=June 6, 2025 |title=Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/reds-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment-4.html |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Athletics===
On June 8, 2025, Wynns was traded to the [Athletics](/source/Athletics_(baseball)) in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite news |title=A's acquire Wynns from Reds; Brewers claim Avans off waivers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45474363/a-acquire-wynns-reds-brewers-claim-avans-waivers |access-date=June 8, 2025 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=June 8, 2025}}</ref> In 22 appearances for the Athletics, he batted .222/.242/.444 with three home runs and 10 RBI. On August 5, Wynns was placed on the injured list due to an abdominal strain.<ref>{{cite web | title=Athletics' Austin Wynns: Lands on IL with abdominal strain | website=CBS Sports | date=2025-08-05 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-austin-wynns-lands-on-il-with-abdominal-strain/ | access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref> He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on August 11, officially ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polishuk |first=Mark |date=August 11, 2025 |title=A's Move Austin Wynns To 60-Day IL, Reinstate Brady Basso From 60-Day IL |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/08/as-move-austin-wynns-to-60-day-il-reinstate-brady-basso-from-60-day-il.html |access-date=2025-11-09 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>

Wynns made 14 appearances for the Athletics in 2026, going 3-for-39 (.077) with three walks. On May 7, 2026, Wynns was designated for assignment following [Shea Langeliers](/source/Shea_Langeliers)' return from the paternity list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A's Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/as-to-designate-austin-wynns-for-assignment.html|access-date=May 8, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He was released by the Athletics after clearing waivers on May 12.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Athletics Announce Several Roster Moves|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/athletics-announce-several-roster-moves.html|access-date=May 12, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Angels===
On May 15, 2026, Wynns signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angels, Austin Wynns Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/angels-sign-austin-wynns-catcher.html|access-date=May 15, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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