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Orioles To Outright Austin Wynns

By Steve Adams | October 22, 2021 at 1:31pm CDT

The Orioles have outrighted backup catcher Austin Wynns off the 40-man roster, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. The team has yet to formally announce the move, but Wynns, who has previously been outrighted off the 40-man roster, will be able to elect free agency.

Wynns, 30, has spent parts of three seasons in a backup capacity with the O’s, appearing in a total of 115 games and batting .216/.255/.326 in 331 trips to the plate. While the offense isn’t much to look at, Wynns has a strong defensive reputation and has been quite adept at thwarting stolen bases, with a 32 percent mark in his career and a particularly impressive 38 percent mark in 2021 (11-for-29).

Catcher figures to be an area of focus for the O’s this offseason, although with top prospect and former No. 1 overall draft pick Adley Rutschman on the horizon, they’re not likely to be in the market for a high-profile name. Veteran Pedro Severino is also on the 40-man roster at the moment, but with a projected $3.1MM salary in arbitration, he’s a clear non-tender candidate.

Assuming the club eventually moves on from Severino, the O’s could look to bring in a veteran on a non-guaranteed minor league deal — a frequent tactic for them throughout their ongoing rebuild. It’s possible that could even be Wynns on a new minor league arrangement that doesn’t require a spot on the 40-man roster. The 2013 tenth-rounder has spent his entire career in the Baltimore organization.

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  1. The Mets "Missed WAR"

    10 months ago

    I’m sure the Marlins will pick him up. They are looking for every catcher they can get their hands on. You know a team is desperate when they are willing to trade a league home run/RBI leader who’s good defensively and has another year of control left just to get Alex Jackson.

    Reply
    • Cgoss

      10 months ago

      I could see the Marlins signing Severino. Not to bad offensively. The defense lacks.

      Reply
  2. nentwigs

    10 months ago

    Orioles cannot afford to give away any WYNNS !!

    Reply
  3. Monkey’s Uncle

    10 months ago

    This is a “win-Wynns” situation.

    Reply
  4. StudWinfield

    10 months ago

    Even when the O’s wynn they lose.

    Reply
  5. Cgoss

    10 months ago

    This is a good move by the Orioles. Wynns really had no future in Baltimore.

    Reply
    • fomeols

      10 months ago

      And Severino does? He’s a terrible catcher, the only reason he still exists is that he can hit a little bit. His defense is vile.
      Wynns was one of my DFA candidates, but Severino shouldn’t be far behind him.

      Reply
      • Cgoss

        10 months ago

        Look at my earlier comment. I addressed Severinos positives and negatives

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        • killertofu

          10 months ago

          I guess he didn’t see your other comment. I apologize for him 🙂

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