On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).
They have won each of the first two games in the series.
UPDATE: The Braves lost 7-2.
Braves Quietly Make Trade With Angels
Ahead of Thursday’s game, news was revealed that the Braves had quietly made a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for Austin Wynns.
Jesús Cano of The Athletic wrote: “With the addition of Austin Wynns, there are now two Fresno State products on the Braves. Wynns was acquired in a minor league trade with the Angels last night.”
Wynns did not appear in a game for the Angels.
He had played in 14 games for the Athletics earlier this season.
The Braves wrote (via X): “The #Braves today selected C Austin Wynns to the major league roster and designated C Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Atlanta also selected OF DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to the major league roster and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club transferred C Sean Murphy to the 60-day injured list.”
Social Media Reacts To Wynns Acquisition
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Grant McAuley: “#Braves added Austin Wynns to their catching situation as they work around the absence of both Drake Baldwin & Sean Murphy. Wynns, 35, is an 8-year vet who posted an .855 OPS in 40 G last season with the Reds & A’s. Was 3-for-39 this year with A’s but hit well in AAA for Angels”
@TaylorBlakeWard: “Angels traded depth catcher Austin Wynns to the Atlanta Braves for cash yesterday, essentially selling his contract over — Braves selected his contract and added him to big-league roster today”
@BeyondTheHalo: “The Angels apparently traded Austin Wynns to the Braves rather than call him up themselves, even though Sebástian Rivero has a -5 wRC+ in 49 PAs this season.”
@MinSub4: “Austin Wynns will be the Braves 6th catcher of the season. Last time they used 6 or more catchers in a season was 2021🤔”
Braves Right Now
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 42-20 record in 62 games.
They are 19-10 in 29 games at Truist Park.
Atlanta Braves Quietly Make Trade With Angels For 8-Year MLB Player