The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds for cash Sunday.
In another move announced Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed outfielder Drew Avans off waivers from the Athletics and assigned him to their Triple-A Nashville affiliate.
The 34-year-old Wynns had batted .400 with a .442 on-base percentage, 3 homers and 11 RBIs in 18 games with the Reds.
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