Cubs Sign 8-Year MLB Veteran Catcher
Summary
The Chicago Cubs have signed Austin Wynns, an experienced catcher, to play for their Triple-A team in Iowa. Wynns has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight years and several teams, and he hopes to join the Cubs’ main roster before the season ends.Key Facts
- Austin Wynns is a catcher who has played 312 MLB games over eight seasons.
- He has been with many teams, including the Orioles, Giants, Dodgers, Rockies, Reds, Athletics, Braves, and Rangers.
- Wynns was released by the Texas Rangers last week before signing with the Cubs.
- He has joined the Cubs' Triple-A Iowa team and aims to be called up to the major league team.
- This season, Wynns played 28 MLB games with three different teams.
- His batting stats this season include 1 home run, 1 RBI (run batted in), and a .162 batting average.
- Last season, he had 6 home runs, 21 RBI, and a .291 batting average in 40 games.
- The Cubs hope to use his MLB experience to strengthen their catching options.
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