Austin Wynns becomes free agent after Texas Rangers release
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Austin Wynns has cleared waivers and is now an MLB free agent following his release by the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old catcher played briefly for the Atlanta Braves this season, featuring in six games and recording one hit. Wynns opted to reject a minor-league assignment after no team picked him up after being let go. Throughout this season, he has played for three MLB teams, accumulating a career batting average of.230 over eight seasons. Wynns will now seek a new opportunity with another team in the league.
- •Wynns played six games with Braves, recording one hit.
- •He was released after a poor performance and age concerns.
- •Wynns has played for three teams in 2026.
- •He batted.230 with 20 home runs in his career.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Recent Player Hits Free Agency After Release from Rangers
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Recent Player Officially a Free Agent After Release from Rangers
"The Atlanta Braves are set to begin two big series in MLB. First, they will play the Milwaukee Brewers in a weekend set (in Milwaukee), and then the Braves will return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers early next week. Following the Braves’ win on Thursday afternoon, the team received some news about a […] The post Atlanta Braves Recent Player Officially a Free Agent After Release from Rangers appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Atlanta Braves are set to begin two big series in MLB. First, they will play the Milwaukee Brewers in a weekend set (in Milwaukee), and then the Braves will return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers early next week. Following the Braves’ win on Thursday afternoon, the team received some news about a […] The post Atlanta Braves Recent Player Hits Free Agency After Release from Rangers appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:48 AMAtlanta Braves Recent Player Hits Free Agency After Release from Rangers
The Atlanta Braves are set to begin two big series in MLB. First, they will play the Milwaukee Brewers in a weekend set (in Milwaukee), and then the Braves will return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers early next week. Following the Braves’ win on Thursday afternoon, the team received some news about a […] The post Atlanta Braves Recent Player Hits Free Agency After Release from Rangers appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:48 AMAtlanta Braves Recent Player Officially a Free Agent After Release from Rangers
The Atlanta Braves are set to begin two big series in MLB. First, they will play the Milwaukee Brewers in a weekend set (in Milwaukee), and then the Braves will return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers early next week. Following the Braves’ win on Thursday afternoon, the team received some news about a […] The post Atlanta Braves Recent Player Officially a Free Agent After Release from Rangers appeared first on HEAVY.
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