Braves Outright Austin Wynns
Atlanta Braves reshuffle roster as Drake Baldwin returns, Austin Wynns sent packing
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The brief
The Atlanta Braves have activated outfielder Drake Baldwin from the injured list, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster. In tandem, the team has outrighted left-handed pitcher Austin Wynns to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, removing him from MLB protection. Baldwin is set to begin a rehab assignment with Gwinnett on Saturday before returning to the Braves’ active roster on Tuesday.
Coverage from CBS Sports, Battery Power, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com, and MLB Trade Rumors highlights the roster move as a strategic adjustment following Baldwin’s recovery. The Braves’ decision to outright Wynns—rather than trade him—suggests a focus on internal depth and cost management ahead of the trade deadline. No details on potential suitors for Wynns have been reported.
Teams with roster spots to fill may show interest in Wynns, though no immediate trade discussions have been confirmed.
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Quick answers
Why was Austin Wynns outrighted instead of traded?
Coverage does not specify the Braves’ reasoning, but outrighting removes Wynns from the 40-man roster without requiring a trade, potentially saving salary space or streamlining the roster ahead of the trade deadline.
When will Drake Baldwin return to the Braves’ active roster?
Baldwin is scheduled to return to the Braves’ active roster on Tuesday, following his rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Could Austin Wynns be claimed off waivers by another team?
Yes, if outrighted successfully, Wynns would become a free agent eligible to be claimed by any MLB team within 30 days, though no waiver claims have been reported.
Coverage (14)
- Braves get huge Drake Baldwin injury update ahead of Giants series Yahoo Sports · 151d ago
- Braves Catch Major Injury Break with Drake Baldwin Update Yahoo Sports · 151d ago
- Drake Baldwin reinstated, Austin Wynns outrighted to Triple-A Battery Power · 151d ago
- Braves Announce Roster Decision After Drake Baldwin News Yahoo Sports · 151d ago
- Slumping Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with Giants up next CBS Sports · 151d ago
- Gwinnett game canceled, what it means for Braves catcher Drake Baldwin MSN · 151d ago
- Braves announce incredible Drake Baldwin news amid All-Star voting results Yahoo Sports · 151d ago
- Braves Catch Major Injury Break with Drake Baldwin Update Sports Illustrated · 151d ago
- Baldwin launches 110.4 mph homer on Triple-A rehab assignment MLB.com · 151d ago
- Braves' Drake Baldwin: Reinstated from injured list CBS Sports · 151d ago
- Drake Baldwin will begin rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday Battery Power · 151d ago
- Drake Baldwin reinstated, Austin Wynns optioned Yahoo Sports · 151d ago
- Baldwin reinstated off IL, set to return to action on Tuesday MLB.com · 151d ago
- Braves Outright Austin Wynns MLB Trade Rumors · 151d ago
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