Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Rumors: Austin Barnes Agrees To 1-Year Contract, Avoids Arbitration
Rumors

Dodgers Rumors: Austin Barnes Agrees To 1-Year Contract, Avoids Arbitration

Matthew Moreno
December 2, 2019
2 Min Read
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during batting practice at PNC Park
Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

While MLB free agency has yet to reach full swing, a layer to it comes Friday with the deadline for teams to tender contracts to players who are eligible for salary arbitration this winter.

For the Los Angeles Dodgers that applied to Scott Alexander, Pedro Baez, Austin Barnes, Cody Bellinger, Yimi Garcia, Kiké Hernandez, Max Muncy, Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Ross Stripling, Chris Taylor and Julio Urias.

Alexander reportedly agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. It came as somewhat of a surprise considering Alexander struggled through much of the 2019 season and was thought to be a non-tender candidate.

Now the Dodgers have reportedly agreed to terms with Barnes on a one-year deal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports:

The #Dodgers avoid arbitration with catcher Austin Barnes, signing him to $1.1 million guaranteed deal

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 3, 2019

Like with Alexander, the Dodgers’ agreement with Barnes is less than what MLB Trade Rumors projected ($1.3 million).

Despite struggling throughout much of last season, Barnes went into 2019 as the Dodgers’ starting catcher. He was optimistic an offseason’s worth of work would pay dividends at the plate.

However, Barnes still struggled, batting .203/.293/.340 with 12 doubles, five home runs and 25 RBI over 75 games. He was demoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City at the end of July, returned for one game in August and was back for good as a September call-up.

In the process Barnes lost the starting job to Will Smith, and that’s expected to carry into next season. Although Barnes may no longer be the starter behind the plate, his versatility lends to opportunities at second base and third base as well.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Austin BarnesLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Roku, MLB Sunday Leadoff
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers To Play Sunday Game On Roku Exclusive Broadcast

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
Kenley Jansen
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Pleased With Improved Command

October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Says Robbing Yasiel Puig’s Home Run ‘Felt Good’

April 12, 2018
April 12, 2018
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Rich Hill Pushed Back To Start Against White Sox In Cactus League Opener

February 22, 2019
February 22, 2019

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어