AUSTIN WYNNS NEWS

Starts at first base Wynns started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Wynns, the Reds' third catcher, survived with a roster spot after Tyler Stephenson was activated off the injured list last week. That was partially as insurance for Stephenson, who has seen time at catcher and DH since returning, but also because Wynns had produced offensively. He's batting .417 with a 1.184 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI through 13 games; however, his .545 BABIP suggests less productive days are coming.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Harris and Ozuna deliver clutch hits as Braves rally past slumping Reds 2-1 in 10 innings

Michael Harris II hit a tying double in the ninth inning and Marcell Ozuna singled home the winning run in the 10th as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for t...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds rookie Callihan is expected to miss at least 2 months after surgery for forearm fracture

Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months following surgery in Cincinnati on Tuesday to repair his fractured left forearm suffered while attem...

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list and activate catcher Tyler Stephenson

The Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain and activated catcher Tyler Stephenson

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Take Your Time Tyler, You've Been Pipped While regular catcher Tyler Stephenson recovers from injury, Austin Wynns carries the offense.

APRIL 24 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Homers again Wednesday Wynns went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact The 34-year-old backstop isn't known for his bat -- Wynns came into the season with a career .609 OPS in 673 big-league plate appearances -- but he's gone yard in back-to-back starts while piling up an incredible nine hits and eight RBI between the two games. Tyler Stephenson (oblique) began a rehab assignment Tuesday and should return next week, but Wynns is trying to make the case that he should stick around over Jose Trevino as the Reds' No. 2 catcher.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wynns win for Cincinnati Reds: Backup catcher keeps hitting, making case for long-term job Cincinnati Reds backup catcher Austin Wynns is 9-for-11 in his last two starts, tying a franchise record for hits in a two-game span.

APRIL 23 • CINCINNATI.COM

Wynns is a triple shy of the cycle, Singer strikes out 8 as Reds beat Marlins 5-2

Austin Wynns homered, doubled and singled, Brady Singer struck out eight in six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last Night in Baseball: No no-hitter for you, Max Fried

The Yankees have beef with the umpires, the Reds suddenly can't stop scoring runs, Brandon Nimmo does it all for the Mets, and more from the...

APRIL 21

Wynns leads Reds against the Marlins following 6-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins after Austin Wynns had six hits on Sunday in a 24-2 win over the Orioles

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB roundup: Reds post football score with 24 runs against Orioles Austin Wynns piled up six hits and six RBIs while Noelvi Marte stroked a grand slam to highlight his five-hit, seven-RBI day as the Cincinna...

APRIL 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Austin Wynns and Randy Wynne Provide Reds with a Win Win on Sunday Austin Wynns and Randy Wynne come up big in the Reds’ historic win.

APRIL 21 • SACBEE.COM

Pair of Unlikely Reds Players Make History in Rout Over Orioles Noelvi Marte and Austin Wynns achieved a rare feat Sunday.

APRIL 20 • SACBEE.COM

Pair of Unlikely Reds Players Make History in Rout Over Orioles Noelvi Marte and Austin Wynns achieved a rare feat Sunday.

APRIL 20 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Reds score 24 runs, destroy Orioles in series finale Austin Wynns had a home run, five singles and drove in six runs and Noelvi Marte had a grand slam as one of his five hits and finished with...

APRIL 20 • SACBEE.COM

Cracks homer, six total hits Wynns went 6-for-7 with a homer, six RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 24-2 rout over Baltimore.

Impact Wynns -- the Cincinnati backup catcher -- opened the game's scoring in the second inning with an RBI single and also plated the last runs with a three-run homer off Gary Sanchez in the ninth. In between, the 34-year-old knocked four additional singles to become the first Red with six hits in a regular-game since Phil Ervin on July 13,2019. The incredible career performance pushed Wynns' slash line to .455/.500/.727 over 27 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Getting seventh start of season Wynns will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact With Jose Trevino resting for the day game after a night game, Wynns will crack the lineup for the seventh time in 19 games on the season. Wynns is batting .308 with a home run and two walks over 15 plate appearances, but he owns a .271 wOBA and 67 wRC+ across parts of seven seasons in the big leagues and doesn't profile as an appealing fantasy option. He'll likely lose his spot on the roster once Tyler Stephenson (oblique) is cleared to return from the injured list.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season-opening roster The Reds selected Wynns' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Wynns will open the season as the Reds' No. 2 catcher, with Jose Trevino serving as the primary starter behind the plate while Tyler Stephenson (oblique) is on the injured list. Once Stephenson is ready to be activated from the IL, Wynns will likely be cast off the 40-man roster.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Roster chance improves Wynns' chances of a roster spot improved this week after injuries to Tyler Stephenson (oblique) and Jose Trevino (hand), Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact In the span of three days, the non-rostered Wynns looks like he'll have a spot on the Opening Day roster. Trevino's injury is less severe than Stephenson, who is facing a multiple-week absence, so Wynns may be the primary backup. The Reds could also scan the market for veteran catchers.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in spring debut Wynns (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Giants in Cactus League action.

Impact Wynns made his spring debut Sunday, making his return to game action for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in July. The catcher appeared in seven games with the Reds in 2024, batting .368 with four doubles, two RBI and three runs scored over seven games.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cincinnati on MiLB deal The Reds re-signed Wynns (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Jan. 13.

Impact Wynns, 34, spent most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville and suffered a season-ending teres major tear in his right shoulder in late July during one of his seven games with the Reds. It's not clear whether he'll be healthy for the start of spring training, but either way he's slated to begin 2025 at Louisville.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercises $8 million option, remains with the Cincinnati Reds

Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his $8 million option for 2025, remaining with the Cincinnati Reds rather than becoming a free agent

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elects free agency Wynns (shoulder) declined his outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and elected free agency.

Impact Wynns spent the majority of last season in Triple-A, where he slashed .250/.309/.410 across 110 plate appearances. However, a teres major tear in his right shoulder cut his season short toward the end of July. It's unknown if he'll be ready for the start of spring training, but the 33-year-old backstop should be able to at least net a minor-league deal in free agency.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outrighted to Triple-A The Reds outrighted Wynns to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Wynns is not on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization for now. The veteran catcher suffered a right teres major tear in his right shoulder in late July and it's not clear whether he will be healthy for the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE