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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 16: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Braves, after dropping two of three to the New York Mets this weekend, are opening up a new series in MLB against the San Francisco Giants. Atlanta has an off-day on Monday, and the series (at Truist Park) will begin on Tuesday.

Before the series opens up, the Braves announced that they are outrighting catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett. Drake Baldwin is being reinstated after an IL stint for an oblique injury, but this is a sneaky roster move, as the Braves likely put Wynns on waivers a few days ago before this outright.

However, it’s an expected roster move as one of either Wynns or Sandy Leon was going to be let go to make room for Baldwin.

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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 7: Didier Fuentes #72 celebrates with Austin Wynns #16 of the Atlanta Braves following a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Well, while it’s tough news for Austin Wynns, overall, this is a good sign for the Atlanta Braves, who have scuffled just a little but in Drake Baldwin’s absence, and the offense should see a little bit more stability with a capable catcher who can hit in the lineup.

In Drake Baldwin’s absence, the Braves had little offensive production from their catchers.

Austin Wynns recorded 14 at-bats with the Braves this season, and he got just one hit.

Before being traded to the Braves this season, Wynns was with the Athletics, where he recorded just three hits in 39 at-bats.

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