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2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Austin Wynns

Austin didn’t bring Wynning play during his brief time with the Braves…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 AM
2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Austin Wynns
Key Things to Know
  • The article reviews Austin Wynns' brief, six-game tenure as a catcher with the Atlanta Braves in 2026.
  • Atlanta acquired Wynns from the Angels in a cash-considerations trade to cover catcher injuries before releasing him two weeks later.
  • Wynns batted 1-for-14 with six strikeouts and recorded a -0.3 fWAR during his time with Atlanta.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran catcher Austin Wynns via a cash-considerations trade with the Angels in June 2026 as temporary injury cover for Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy. Wynns spent less than two weeks on the major league roster, batting 1-for-14 across six appearances before being granted free agency on June 16.

Wynns struggled both offensively and defensively during his brief tenure, posting a .071 batting average and -0.3 fWAR in Atlanta. After departing the Braves, Wynns played for the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs organizations, finishing 2026 with a career-worst 2 wRC+ and -0.7 overall fWAR across 89 plate appearances.

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