The Atlanta Braves announced several moves on Thursday morning, most notably adding a new catcher to the mix. The club acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels and selected him to the major league roster.
In addition, fellow catcher Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment, outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and backstop Sean Murphy was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
It’s been a whirlwind of a month for Wynns, who began the 2026 campaign
with the A’s. After struggling offensively with the club, he was released on May 12, and four days later, the Angels picked him up and signed him to a minor league deal. He appeared in eight minor league games before his stint with the Halos came to a close. In that time, he hit .333 in 30 at-bats and logged five games behind the plate, committing two errors.
It’s not a huge grab for Atlanta, but Wynns aims to get the job done while the Braves continue on without Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin.
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