The Dodgers optioned catcher Austin Barnes to triple-A Oklahoma City and plan to recall catcher Will Smith to take his roster spot.
to take his place Friday before they begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
Barnes, 29, entered the season as the Dodgers’ de facto starting catcher after the team lost Yasmani Grandal to free agency and did not land J.T. Realmuto via trade. Instead, they acquired Russell Martin and Los Angeles hoped both could rebound from down years. But it was more of the same for Barnes, who has not been able to rediscover his form from 2017 when he broke out with an .895 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. His .196 batting average this season ranks fifth-lowest among players with at least 230 plate appearances. His .616 OPS is the sixth-worst mark.
This week, Baseball America slotted him as the Dodgers’ No. 4 prospect behind Gavin Lux, Dustin May, and Keibert Ruiz.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Last Night in Hollywood, Margot Robbie and Austin Butler Hosted a Cocktail PartyLast night at the Levi’s Haus in Los Angeles, renowned costume designer Arianne Phillips brought together Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Austin Butler to host an intimate dinner benefitting the Australian charity Youngcare.
Read more »
A hot bath 1 or 2 hours before bedtime can significantly improve your sleep, researchers sayTaking a hot bath or shower an hour or two before going to bed can greatly improve your sleep, according to new research from scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Read more »
Oklahoma City teens chase, attack family of undocumented immigrants with BB gunsA family of undocumented immigrants was injured Monday after teens wielding BBguns allegedly chased them around an Oklahoma City neighborhood
Read more »
Oklahoma City teens armed with BB guns shoot at undocumented family'The little boy was holding his arm. I said, 'Let me take you to the hospital, he's bleeding',' said a neighbor who reported the alleged attack to police.
Read more »
Last Night in Hollywood, Margot Robbie and Austin Butler Hosted a Cocktail PartyLast night at the Levi’s Haus in Los Angeles, renowned costume designer Arianne Phillips brought together Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Austin Butler to host an intimate dinner benefitting the Australian charity Youngcare.
Read more »