A serious bout of catcher injuries struck the Atlanta Braves during the first half of the season, and desperate times called for desperate measures. One of those measures, of the band-aid variety, ended up being Austin Wynns, who spent two…
Curt Weiler reviews catcher Austin Wynns' brief two-week tenure with the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 season. Atlanta acquired Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations to fill an injury void behind the plate, but he struggled significantly across six games before being granted free agency on June 16.
Wynns recorded a .071 batting average with one hit in 14 plate appearances and posted -0.3 fWAR with Atlanta. Weiler argues that with Wynns turning 36, his major league career may be nearing its end.
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