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Happy Saturday all! We’re heading behind the dish to take a look back at our backstops this past season, starting with the veteran Austin Wynns. A vet of seven big league seasons, Wynns came aboard midway through the season and acted as the backup to starter Shea Langeliers from there on.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 7

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Athletics move catcher to 60-day IL, reinstate young lefty

The backstop will finish with a .291/.321/.544 slash line over 110 plate appearances, with the big majority of that production coming over a scorching-hot stretch with Cincinnati.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 5

A's Place Austin Wynns on IL

On June 6, the Athletics placed starting backstop Shea Langeliers on the IL, leaving them with two fairly inexperienced big-league catchers on the roster in Willie MacIver and Jhonny Pereda.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Athletics get help at catcher from the Reds

The A’s announced that they have picked up catcher Austin Wynns in a trade with the Reds, with cash considerations heading back to Cincinnati in return.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Reds Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Astros Series

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment in the corresponding move. Encarnacion-Strand had been sidelined since April 17 due to lower back inflammation.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Cincinnati Reds Activate Familiar Face, Designate Veteran Catcher for Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list on Friday and designated veteran catcher Austin Wynns for assignment.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Reds designate journeyman catcher for assignment

The Reds have designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment, the team announced Friday.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 24

Cincinnati Reds Catcher Austin Wynns Joins Elite Company

Cincinnati Reds catcher Austin Wynns has the fourth-highest OPS ever in the live ball era by a player who hits eighth or later in the lineup through the first 10 games of the season, according to OptaSTATS.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 23

Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds Getting Historic Production From Bottom of Lineup

Austin Wynns may have been the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 9 hitter on Wednesday, but he certainly didn’t play like it. The journeyman catcher was a triple shy of the cycle against the Miami Marlins, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

Postgame Takeaways: Austin Wynns Has Big Day, Reds Beat Marlins 5-2

The Cincinnati Reds (12-13) beat the Miami Marlins (11-13) on Wednesday afternoon to avoid the sweep. Here are our postgame takeaways: Singer's Strong Start Brady Singer gave up a two-run home run to Matt Mervis in the first inning, but that is all he would allow.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 22

A .455 Hitter is Endangered on Reds Roster

Austin Wynns boasts a .455 batting average with two home runs and nine RBI. Yet, in one of baseball’s inherent injustices, his reward will most likely be a ride to Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 21

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Reds select veteran catcher Austin Wynns

The Reds announced that they have selected catcher Austin Wynns to their roster. To open a spot on the 40-man, they transferred left-hander Brandon Williamson to the 60-day injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17, 2025

Reds sign Austin Wynns, Levi Jordan to minor league deals

The Reds have signed catcher Austin Wynns and infielder/outfielder Levi Jordan to minor league deals, per the MLB.com transaction tracker for each player.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 16, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Sign Two Players to Minor League Deal

The Reds have re-signed catcher Austin Wynns and utilityman Levi Jordan on Thursday. Wynns appeared in seven games for the Reds last season and hit .368 with four extra-base hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 2, 2024

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Emilio Pagán Returning for 2025 After Exercising Player Option

The Reds announced that right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his player option for the 2025 season. The veteran signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the team last December.