Key keywords: Atlanta Braves, Austin Wynns, Chadwick Tromp, MLB roster move, catcher depth, 40-man roster, designated for assignment, 2024 MLB regular season, NL East, playoff push The Atlanta Braves announced a key late-season roster adjustment on Tuesday, confirming that the club has acquired veteran catcher Austin Wynns via a cash consideration trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and has designated backup catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. The move comes as the Braves look to shore up their catching depth ahead of the final stretch of the regular season and upcoming postseason run, as the team currently holds a 7-game lead in the National League East standings and is targeting the top seed in the NL playoff bracket. 33-year-old Austin Wynns, a 7-year MLB veteran who has previously suited up for the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles, has earned a reputation across the league as a reliable defensive backstop with strong game-calling skills, above-average pitch framing metrics, and a consistent ability to manage pitching staffs. In 47 games at the Triple-A level this season, Wynns posted a .268 batting average, .352 on-base percentage, and .389 slugging percentage, with 5 home runs and 27 runs batted in, while recording a 32% caught-stealing rate and just 2 passed balls across 329 innings behind the plate. For the Braves, Wynns will fill the role of third catcher on the depth chart, behind starters Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud, both of whom have dealt with minor injuries over the past three weeks: Murphy has been listed as day-to-day with a mild groin strain since August 18, while d'Arnaud missed four games earlier this month with neck stiffness. The decision to designate Chadwick Tromp for assignment comes after the 29-year-old catcher struggled to find consistency during his sporadic call-ups to the big league roster this season. In 12 MLB appearances in 2024, Tromp hit just .200 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI, while posting a well below-average 18% caught-stealing rate and 3 passed balls in only 78 innings of defensive work. Tromp, who has spent the past three seasons in the Braves organization, will be placed on the waiver wire for 7 days; if he goes unclaimed by other MLB clubs, he will have the option to accept an assignment back to the Braves' Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, or elect free agency. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos addressed the move in a press briefing on Tuesday, noting that "Adding Austin gives us the reliable depth we need at catcher as we head into the final month of the season. We’ve seen how quickly injuries can change a roster this time of year, and Austin’s experience and defensive skill set make him a perfect fit for our group as we compete for a championship. We’re also grateful for Chadwick’s hard work and contributions to our organization over the past three years, and we wish him the best of luck moving forward."