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Angels sign veteran catcher who was recently DFA'd by Athletics
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran catcher Austin Wynns to a minor league contract after he was recently designated for assignment by the Athletics.
Key points
- Angels sign veteran catcher Austin Wynns
- Wynns signed a minor league contract
- He was recently DFA'd by the Athletics
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The Los Angeles Angels have made a notable addition for catching depth, signing a veteran to a minor league contract.
According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, backstop Austin Wynns has agreed to a minor league pact with the AL West club.
Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics a week ago.
"After Wynns cleared waivers, the Aās announced that heād been released, though Iām told Wynns actually rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas and instead elected free agency, as is his right as a player with five-plus years of major league service," Adams wrote.
The 35-year-old is a defensive-minded catcher who has never appeared in more than 65 games in a season since his debut in 2018 with the Baltimore Orioles.
In nearly a full calendar year with the A's, Wynns hit .167/.204.304 with three home runs.
Q&A
Why did the Angels sign Austin Wynns?
The Angels signed Austin Wynns to bolster their catching depth after he was designated for assignment by the Athletics.
What is the status of Austin Wynns after signing with the Angels?
Austin Wynns has agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels, allowing him to join their organization.
Which team designated Austin Wynns for assignment?
Austin Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics a week prior to signing with the Angels.