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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…
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