"Wynns had several productive offensive seasons in the minors, but it never translated to major-league success. That changed when he got to the Reds. Wynns went 7-for-19 with four extra-base hits in his first year in Cincinnati, though a shoulder injury cut his season short. He posted a 35.7% hard-hit rate in that brief sample, which was more than 8% better than his previous career-best mark. Wynns maintained those gains in 2025, slashing .400/.442/.700 in 18 games with the Reds."
"The Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $1.1MM deal with catcher Austin Wynns, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The team has yet to officially announce the move. Wynns is represented by Ball Players Agency. Matt Swartz's arbitration projections had Wynns receiving $1.8MM. While he fell short of that mark, his deal includes some incentives, notes Murray. The Athletics acquired Wynns in June after the Reds designated him for assignment. They were in need of catching depth after Shea Langeliers went down with an oblique injury."
Athletics signed Austin Wynns to a one-year, $1.1MM contract with incentives. Arbitration projection was $1.8MM. Acquired in June after the Reds DFA, filled catching depth after Shea Langeliers oblique injury. Wynns hit .222 in 22 games with Oakland before an abdominal strain ended his season. Career includes debut with Baltimore (2018), stints with Phillies, Giants, Reds; produced strong minor-league offense but inconsistent MLB results. With Reds showed elevated hard-hit rates and a .400/.442/.700 line in 2025 sample; 46.6% hard-hit rate and 9.6% barrel rate across 40 games. Langeliers will handle majority of reps; Wynns projects as serviceable backup if improvements continue.
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