Dodgers’ Former Backstop Joins Rival Club After Latest Cut
Austin Wynns, a former catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed a minor league deal with the crosstown rival Los Angeles Angels after being released by the Oakland Athletics. Wynns had brief stints with the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, with his most notable performance coming during the 2022 season with the Giants. The move gives Wynns an opportunity to compete for a more regular catching role with the Angels.
- ▪Austin Wynns played five games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, recording two hits.
- ▪He previously spent the 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants, slashing .259/.313/.358 in 162 at-bats.
- ▪Wynns was designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics and elected free agency due to his five-plus years of MLB service time.
- ▪He has now signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, per MLB Trade Rumors.
- ▪As a veteran with over five years of service, Wynns had the right to refuse a minor league assignment after being designated for assignment.
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BusinessSportsMoneyDodgers’ Former Backstop Joins Rival Club After Latest CutByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 06:00am EDTLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Wynns (29) at bat during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.
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