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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
35-year-old backup catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics on May 12, 2026, when Shea Langeliers returned from paternity leave. Wynns was released after clearing waivers and subsequently signed a minor league deal with the Angels. With the A's in 2026, he batted just 3-for-39 (.077). Over his tenure with Oakland (36 games, 110 PA), he slashed .167/.204/.304. His career line across eight MLB seasons spans .231/.276/.347 with 19 home runs in 826 plate appearances. Despite poor offensive production, he maintains solid defensive credentials with a 30.2% caught stealing rate and average blocking skills per Statcast.
Strengths
- + Excellent career caught stealing rate (30.2%)
- + Average blocking skills per Statcast evaluation
- + Experienced veteran with 8+ seasons of MLB service
- + Valued by organizations for defensive acumen and pitcher management
- + Signed minor league deal with Angels despite release
Weaknesses
- - Severe offensive decline in 2026 (3-for-39 with A's)
- - Poor slash line with Athletics (.167/.204/.304 in 110 PA)
- - Career .231 batting average across 826 plate appearances
- - Age 35 with declining production
- - Weak framing grades throughout career
- - Unsustainable performance spike with Reds (.390/.429/.661 was inflated by .513 BABIP)
- - Designated for assignment and released by division rival
About
Austin Wynns is a catcher for the Athletics.
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