Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Austin Wynns (note: the user referenced "Randy Wynne" but the actual player in the news is Austin Wynns) has been designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. The 35-year-old backup catcher was designated when Shea Langeliers returned from the paternity list. Wynns has struggled significantly with the A's, posting a .167/.204/.304 slash line over 36 games and 110 plate appearances, a stark contrast to his .400/.442/.700 performance with Cincinnati. Over his 8-year MLB career spanning six teams, Wynns has compiled a .231/.276/.347 batting line with 19 home runs across 826 plate appearances. While his framing grades are not particularly strong, he has demonstrated solid blocking skills and an excellent 30.2% caught stealing rate. Wynns will likely clear waivers and has the option to reject an outright assignment due to his five-plus years of service time.
Strengths
- + Excellent career caught stealing rate of 30.2%
- + Average blocking skills per Statcast
- + Veteran presence with 8 years of MLB experience
- + More than five years of service time provides contractual flexibility
Weaknesses
- - Poor offensive performance with A's (.167 BA, .204 OBP, .304 SLG)
- - Significant decline from Cincinnati performance
- - Weak framing grades throughout career
- - Age 35 with limited upside
- - Journeyman backup status with frequent team changes
- - Unsustainable .520 BABIP in Cincinnati inflated his numbers
About
Randy Wynne is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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