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Athletics Activate Shea Langeliers, Designate Austin Wynns for Assignment

Oakland resets its catching plan to install Jonah Heim as the backup behind its hottest hitter.

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Apr 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Austin Wynns (29) prepares to throw the ball during a run down during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics designated hitter Shea Langeliers (23) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Athletics, who announced the move Thursday, reinstated Shea Langeliers from the paternity list and designated Austin Wynns for assignment.
  • Langeliers returns as one of MLB’s hottest bats, carrying a .336/.390/.627 line with 10 home runs and a league‑leading 45 hits.
  • Newly acquired Jonah Heim is set to back up Langeliers, giving manager Mark Kotsay a switch-hitting option behind the plate.
  • Wynns lost his spot after going 3-for-43 this season, following a 2025 stint in Oakland in which he hit .167/.204/.304 over 36 games.
  • Designated for assignment means removal from the 40-man roster, and reporting indicates Wynns will likely hit waivers or a cash swap, with his $1.1 million guarantee and ability to decline a Triple-A assignment influencing his next stop.