A’s roster moves: Langeliers reinstated, Wynns DFA’d

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The A's have reinstated catcher Shea Langeliers from the paternity list and designated Austin Wynns for assignment. Langeliers returns after missing two games, while Wynns struggled significantly this season.

Key points

Shea Langeliers activated from paternity list
Austin Wynns designated for assignment
Langeliers has a .336 batting average with 10 home runs
Wynns struggled with a .070 batting average this season
Jonah Heim is now the backup catcher

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Shea Langeliers #23 and Austin Wynns #29 of the Athletics high five after defeating the Texas Rangers 2-1 at Sutter Health Park on April 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Justine Willard/Athletics/Getty Images) | Getty Images The A’s made a roster move on Thursday morning before their series finale against the Phillies. The team has activated starting catcher Shea Langeliers from the paternity list and designating backup Austin Wynns for assignment to make room for his return: The return of Langeliers should provide the A’s with a critical bat back in the lineup. The team only managed to score four runs in the two games he missed due to the birth of his first child and will be glad to welcome him back into the starting nine. He’s been one of the best hitters in the Athletics’ lineup and all of baseball so far as he’s slashing .336/.390/.627 with 10 long balls and an MLB-leading 45 hits. As for Wynns, this may mark the end of his time with the organization. Originally acquired last summer in a minor trade with the Cincinnati Reds, Wynns provided the A’s with a veteran back stop for the past calendar year. He never really hit well in his brief playing time but he was especially helpless in the batter’s box this year, going 3-for-43 with zero home runs or RBI’s. That was evidently just too poor of a performance with the stick to keep him around. Wynns is signed to a guaranteed $1.1 million deal for this year so any team that claims him would take on that contract for the rest of the year. If he goes unclaimed Wynns, a longtime veteran, can reject an assignment to Triple-A and hit free agency without giving up his guaranteed money. The A’s are likely stuck paying him the rest of that deal. The A’s would love to keep him in the system as depth but Wynns will likely find another opportunity somewhere else. Plenty of teams around the league would value a veteran catcher with his defense. This means that the newly-acquired is the new official backup to Langeliers. Acquired for cash just days ago, Heim provides more upside than Wynns. He’s younger, a former All-Star, Gold Glover and World Series winner that bats from both sides of the plate. It’s a full circle moment for the former Athletics prospect, who was sent to Texas in exchange for years ago. He went 0-for-4 in his Athletics debut last night but the team clearly believes that Heim is the better option backup to Langeliers at this moment in time.

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Why was Shea Langeliers reinstated from the paternity list?

Shea Langeliers was reinstated to provide a critical bat back in the lineup after missing two games due to the birth of his first child.

What happened to Austin Wynns after being designated for assignment?

Austin Wynns was designated for assignment due to poor performance, hitting only 3-for-43 this season, and could either be claimed by another team or hit free agency.

Who is the new backup catcher for the A's after Wynns' departure?

Jonah Heim is the new official backup catcher for the A's, having been acquired recently and seen as a better option than Wynns.

A’s roster moves: Langeliers reinstated, Wynns DFA’d

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