Cubs Add Veteran Catcher Depth | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs just added veteran insurance with a minor league deal for catcher Austin Wynns, sending him straight to Triple-A Iowa — boosting their depth to four catchers. With over 300 MLB games under his belt, Wynns offers crucial experience as a backup behind Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya, while also opening the door for rising prospect Owen Ayers, now ranked as the team’s second-best talent. As the Cubs race toward a playoff spot, they face a classic dilemma: lean on proven veterans for stability or give Ayers a shot at the majors before he’s too far along in development. Either way, it’s a smart, low-risk move that keeps them positioned for a championship run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/602d49b927542482