Cincinnati Reds Make Trade, Send Catcher Austin Wynns to Athletics

The Reds made the move on Sunday afternoon.

May 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (9) scores a run past Cincinnati Reds catcher Austin Wynns (38) in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Reds traded catcher Austin Wynns to the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations on Sunday.

Wynns was designated for assignment on Friday to open up a roster spot for Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

Wynns, 34, hit .400 in 18 games with Cincinnati this year, but the Reds have been carrying three catchers and he hasn't seen much playing time lately.

Encarnacion-Strand gave the Reds a huge boost in each of the last two games and has Cincinnati in position to potentially sweep the Diamondbacks.

The #Reds today traded C Austin Wynns to the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 8, 2025

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