Tag: Austin Barnes

Los Angeles Dodgers Release Austin Barnes After DFA

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Austin Barnes, making him a free agent who can sign with any team once clearing release waivers if he has not already done so. Barnes was designated for assignment on May 14 as the corresponding…

Andrew Friedman Explains ‘Emotional Week’ For Dodgers With Austin Barnes & Chris Taylor Roster Decisions

The Los Angeles Dodgers under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman have proven time again to be plenty patient and willing to give veterans every opportunity to right the ship. Friedman has also demonstrated an openness to keep a player…

Clayton Kershaw ‘Surprised’ & Disappointed With Dodgers’ Decision To DFA Austin Barnes

Days before Clayton Kershaw is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list to begin his 18th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team made a stunning decision to designate Austin Barnes for assignment in order for Dalton…

Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes’ Impact Will Carry On With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising, but not all that difficult to understand, decision to designate Austin Barnes for assignment on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers called up their top prospect in Dalton Rushing. From a pure…

Dodgers Roster: Dalton Rushing Promoted, Austin Barnes Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Dalton Rushing and designated Austin Barnes for assignment prior to Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Even when factoring in Barnes' offensive struggles over multiple seasons, the Dodgers' DFA decision comes as somewhat…

Dodgers Rumors: Austin Barnes Designated For Assignment

Whether relying on Yasmani Grandal or Will Smith as their starting catcher, one constant for the Los Angeles Dodgers was Austin Barnes filling the backup role since he was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins before the 2015…

Dodgers Value ‘Familiarity’ Austin Barnes Has With Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to build on the encouraging start Roki Sasaki made last week against the Philadelphia Phillies by again having Austin Barnes form the battery with him. While it's part of an overall strategy of providing Will…

This Day In Dodgers History: Opening Day Home Run Record Set

On March 28, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers began the season in emphatic fashion as they set an Opening Day record and tied a franchise all-time mark for any game with eight home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were…

Tyler Glasnow, Dustin May & Blake Snell Added To Dodgers’ Domestic Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ domestic Opening Day roster features 13 pitchers, a two-way player in Shohei Ohtani and 12 additional position players. The only changes from the Dodgers' Tokyo Series roster were the additions of Tyler Glasnow, Dustin May and…

Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes One Of ‘Glue Guys’ In Dodgers Clubhouse

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…

Andy Pages & James Outman On Dodgers Opening Day Roster For Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day roster for the Tokyo Series features 12 pitchers, a two-way player in Shohei Ohtani and 13 additional position players. Despite manager Dave Roberts saying Mookie Betts would not play against the Chicago Cubs, he…

MLB World Tour 2025: Complete Los Angeles Dodgers Travel Roster For Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan features 16 pitchers, one two-way player in Shohei Ohtani, and 14 additional position players. Given recent comments by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and multiple waves of Spring Training roster cuts, the group…