Veteran Catcher Austin Barnes DFA’d
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Pro Football Network on MSNDave Roberts Breaks Silence About Austin Barnes After Designating Dodgers Catcher for AssignmentAfter nearly a decade as a steady presence behind the plate, Austin Barnes’ time with the Los Angeles Dodgers has come to an emotional end, at least for now. The veteran catcher was designated for assignment this week,
Opponents drew only 17 walks (compared to a remarkable 123 strikeouts) when the recently DFA'd veteran was catching Jansen.
The man who caught the final out of the 2020 World Series and collected another ring in 2024 persevered for 11 seasons as a backup until he was DFA'd Wednesday.