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Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency After Braves Add Austin Wynns

The move leaves Atlanta relying on Sandy León and Wynns behind the plate and highlights thin organizational catching depth that could prompt a minor‑league reunion or outside signing.

Overview

  • Tromp elected free agency over the weekend after the Braves designated him for assignment to open a 40‑man spot when they acquired catcher Austin Wynns.
  • He had a brief stint with Atlanta in May and early June, starting six of 12 games and going 5‑for‑25 with one double, no walks and seven strikeouts during that stretch.
  • With Tromp gone the major‑league catching tandem is Sandy León and Wynns while Sean Murphy remains sidelined by a broken finger and Drake Baldwin’s return from an oblique strain is uncertain.
  • Triple‑A depth is thin for the Braves, where Jair Camargo and Adam Zebrowski serve as the Stripers’ catching pair and Maverick Handley is on the injured list.
  • Reports say the Braves could pursue Tromp on a minor‑league deal despite weak Triple‑A numbers, showing how DFA and 40‑man roster moves are being used to patch short‑term needs during the race.