The Cincinnati Reds have re-signed catcher Austin Wynns and utility player Levi Jordan to minor league contracts for the 2025 season. citeturn0search0
Austin Wynns
Wynns initially joined the Reds in December 2023 on a major league deal but was designated for assignment shortly thereafter. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, receiving an invitation to big league spring training. citeturn0search1 During the 2024 season, Wynns appeared in seven games for the Reds, posting a .368 batting average with four extra-base hits. citeturn0search0 In Triple-A Louisville, he played 31 games, hitting .250/.307/.404. citeturn0search2
Levi Jordan
Jordan made his major league debut with the Reds in June 2024, participating in seven games and recording one hit in ten at-bats, including a double and an RBI. The majority of his season was spent with Triple-A Louisville, where he played 95 games and achieved a .307/.382/.489 slash line. Jordan demonstrated versatility by playing multiple positions, including second base, third base, and all three outfield spots. citeturn0search2
Strategic Implications
Re-signing Wynns and Jordan provides the Reds with experienced depth options for the upcoming season. Wynns offers additional catching depth, especially following the trade of catcher Alex Jackson to the Yankees in exchange for José Treviño. citeturn0search0 Jordan’s ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions adds valuable flexibility to the roster.
These moves reflect the Reds’ strategy to maintain organizational depth and flexibility as they prepare for the 2025 season.
