The Atlanta Braves are set to begin two big series in MLB. First, they will play the Milwaukee Brewers in a weekend set (in Milwaukee), and then the Braves will return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers early next week.
Following the Braves’ win on Thursday afternoon, the team received some news about a former player who recorded a handful of playing time with the team this season.
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Ex-Braves Player Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 7: Didier Fuentes #72 celebrates with Austin Wynns #16 of the Atlanta Braves following a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Austin Wynns has cleared waivers and is now officially an MLB free agent after being let go by the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers cut him loose earlier this week, and no team has picked up Wynns, so he decided to reject a minor-league assignment and is now able to sign with any MLB club.
Remember when the Braves were dealing with injuries to both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy?
Well, in that time, catcher Austin Wynns played in six games with the team and recorded one hit with the team before being let go.
MLBTR.com’s Steve Adams was on the scene when the news dropped:
“Wynns drew poor framing grades early in his career but has been about average in that regard over the past five seasons. He’s also solid when it comes to blocking balls in the dirt and is typically adept at controlling the running game (as evidenced by a career 29% caught-stealing rate). Wynns is just 4-for-28 in throwing out runners this season, but as recently as 2025 he went 11-for-27 — a 40.7% caught-stealing rate.”
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Taking a Look at Austin Wynns’ MLB Career
GettySURPRISE, ARIZONA – MARCH 12: Austin Wynns #29 of the Athletics hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
After his release from the Texas Rangers, Wynns has officially played for three MLB teams this year.
Over eight MLB seasons, Wynns has played with 8 organizations.
Across 312 total games played, he’s batted .230 with 20 home runs, 85 RBI, and a lifetime OPS+ of 69.
He actually did produce somewhat at the plate with the Texas Rangers, but his age (35) was likely a big determinant in his release from the organization.
Perhaps the Rangers could bring him back on a minors deal, but for now, Wynns will be looking for a new team.
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