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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes One Of ‘Glue Guys’ In Dodgers Clubhouse
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Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes One Of ‘Glue Guys’ In Dodgers Clubhouse

Matt Borelli
March 24, 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their $3.5 million team option on Austin Barnes that ensured the veteran catcher would return for his 10th season with the team.

Barnes has been instrumental to the Dodgers’ success over the years, even if it doesn’t seem that way at times due to his lack of production on the field.

For what he doesn’t provide offensively, Barnes more than makes up with his intangibles and skills behind the plate.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Barnes and believes he is one of the club’s unsung heroes, via Doug Padilla of the Southern California News Group:

“There’s not many guys playing today that have caught the last out of a World Series game and that have been a part of an organization for so long,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I think he understands the fabric of and culture of our club. He’s one of the glue guys, he really is.

“Guys respect him, and he does whatever we need from him. He’s one of the guys I count on for consistency and messaging and also performance.”

Barnes has filled a backup role at catcher for most of his stint with the Dodgers, which began in 2015 after the team acquired him from the Miami Marlins.

However, the 35-year-old has been able to step into a starting role when needed and most notably caught the final pitch of the 2020 World Series.

Barnes has carved out a nice career for himself and will look to continue playing an important role as the Dodgers look to repeat as World Series champions this season.

Austin Barnes’ career with Dodgers

In parts of 10 seasons with the Dodgers thus far, Barnes has hit .223/.324/.339 with 60 doubles, three triples, 35 home runs and 160 RBI across 599 games.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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