The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday for cash considerations. The club also designated right-hander Carlos Duran for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Reds designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment to clear space for Christian Encarnacion-Strand's return. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Athletics picked up catcher Austin Wynns, who has a batting average of .400 this season, in a trade with the Reds on Sunday With a 25-41 record heading into play on Sunday, it's clear that the Athletics need help at several different spots on their roster.