Braves Outright Austin Wynns
The Atlanta Braves have outrighted catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett while reinstating Drake Baldwin from the injured list, clearing a roster spot. Baldwin is set to return to action on Tuesday, ending a 28-day IL stint. Sandy Leon remains as Baldwin’s backup. Wynns will stay in the Braves organization but now plays at Gwinnett.
What changed
Wynns was outrighted on Monday, Baldwin reinstated and cleared to return Tuesday—no prior IL status or roster move was reported for Wynns.
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Braves outright Austin Wynns, reinstate Baldwin ahead of Giants series
confidence 98%The Atlanta Braves have outrighted catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett while reinstating Drake Baldwin from the injured list, clearing a roster spot. Baldwin is set to return to action on Tuesday, ending a 28-day IL stint. Sandy Leon remains as Baldwin’s backup. Wynns will stay in the Braves organization but now plays at Gwinnett.
What's confirmed:
- Austin Wynns was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett by the Atlanta Braves on Monday, June 16, 2026.
- Drake Baldwin was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is set to return to action on Tuesday, June 17, 2026.
- Baldwin’s return follows a 28-day IL stint after going down on May 19, 2026, with an oblique injury.
- Sandy Leon remains the Braves’ backup catcher behind Baldwin, per team decision.
- Wynns, a veteran catcher with MLB experience for six teams, will remain in the Braves organization at Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Baldwin will begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, June 21, 2026, pending his return to action on Tuesday.
- Wynns was born December 10, 1990, and previously played for the Orioles, Giants, Dodgers, Rockies, Reds, and Athletics.
Still unconfirmed:
- A Gwinnett game was canceled, potentially delaying Baldwin’s rehab start, though no official confirmation links this directly to his return timeline.