AUSTIN BARNES #15 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
0  HR  •
2  RBI  •
.214  AVG 
#15 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
0 HR
2 RBI
.214 AVG
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Back in lineup Wednesday Barnes (wrist) is hitting ninth and catching versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnes will return to the lineup for the first time since Thursday as he was plunked by a pitch in his right wrist during that contest. Will Smith is getting Wednesday off while Barnes handles backstop duties.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Barnes (wrist) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.
Impact Barnes hasn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers since taking a fastball off his right wrist last Thursday. Will Smith is catching and batting third in Tuesday night's series opener against Chicago.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Appears to Have Dodged Injury After Getting Hit By Pitch The veteran catcher was drilled in the hand by a fastball.
JUNE 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Provides Unnerving Update on Injured Catcher Austin Barnes This doesn’t sound very good.
JUNE 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Provides Unnerving Update on Injured Catcher Austin Barnes This doesn’t sound very good.
JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
X-rays negative X-rays on Barnes' right wrist came back negative Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Barnes left Thursday's game against the Reds after taking a fastball to the hand, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. It's possible the Dodgers sideline Barnes for a few days to ensure he's fully-healed his next time out, but he should be able to avoid the IL.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent for X-rays on hand Barnes was sent for X-rays on his right hand Thursday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
Impact The veteran catcher took an Ian Gibaut fastball off his hand in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' 6-0 win at Cincinnati on Thursday afternoon and manager Dave Roberts acknowledged afterward that it "didn't look good, didn't sound good." Los Angeles might have to make a 40-man roster move for a new backup to Will Smith if Barnes requires an IL stint.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves after HBP Barnes exited Thursday's game against the Reds after taking a pitch off his right hand, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Barnes got struck by an Ian Gibaut fastball in the top of the ninth inning and was replaced at catcher by Will Smith to begin the bottom of the ninth. It could have just been a precautionary move with Los Angeles leading 6-0 and only three outs to get. Barnes finished the day 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to bench Barnes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Though the Dodgers activated Will Smith (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Friday, he served as a designated hitter in his first two games back in action. As a result, Barnes continued to pick up starts behind the plate, but he'll head back to the bench Sunday with Smith deemed ready to make his return as the Dodgers' starting catcher. Assuming Smith sees most of his action at catcher moving forward, Barnes looks like he'll see his role get scaled back.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steals second bag Barnes went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's loss against the Pirates.
Impact Barnes led off the fifth inning with a base hit before swiping his second bag of the year, matching his total in 62 games last season. The 33-year-old Barnes has been the Dodgers' primary option behind the plate with Will Smith (concussion) sidelined. While Barnes can run better than a typical catcher, he hasn't offered much with the bat, going just 3-for-38 with no extra-base hits to start the year.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Barnes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact After starting behind the dish in each of the Dodgers' last three games, Barnes will get a breather Wednesday while Austin Wynns receives a turn behind the plate. Barnes should be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh, but he'll likely revert to the No. 2 catcher's role by the weekend, when Will Smith (concussion) should be ready to return from the 7-day injured list.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Work picking up, but sits Wednesday Barnes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Since Will Smith (concussion) last played April 12 before going on the 7-day injured list a few days later, Barnes has started at catcher in four of the Dodgers' past six games. Austin Wynns will get the nod behind the dish Wednesday, but Barnes should remain the Dodgers' preferred option at the position until Smith is back from the IL, likely no earlier than Friday.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Addresses Ejection, What Lead Up to Argument Austin Barnes was ejected for the first time in his career. The Dodgers catcher addressed what happened to the media.
APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ejected Sunday Barnes was ejected from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the fifth inning for arguing with the home plate umpire, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnes went 0-for-2 to begin Sunday's matchup but was tossed in the fifth inning since he wasn't happy with the strike zone while behind the plate. It seems unlikely that the ejection will result in further discipline, so the 33-year-old should remain available as the Dodgers' No. 2 catcher moving forward.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Catching for Kershaw again Barnes is catching and hitting ninth for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
Impact Barnes will serve as the backstop as Clayton Kershaw's personal backstop again. The veteran backstop is hitless in his five at-bats to begin the 2023 campaign.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets start with Kershaw on mound Barnes is catching and hitting ninth for Saturday's contest against the Diamondbacks, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact As expected, Barnes is hitting ninth and behind the plate with Clayton Kershaw on the mound, so Will Smith will get the night off. Barnes provides plenty of value for the Dodgers with his defense, but not much fantasy value due to his lack of offensive prowess.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wraps quiet spring slate Barnes went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Tuesday's exhibition contest against the Angels.
Impact Barnes slashed just .182/.250/.227 for the Dodgers this spring, though he hit much better for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, posting a .278/.409/.389 slash line over five games. Barnes isn't regarded as a major offensive threat, but he should provide stability behind the plate as the backup to Will Smith for the Dodgers again this season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Barnes Has High Expectations for Dodgers' Young Pitching Prospects He thinks they’re going to be special.
MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Gets a Special Shout Out from WBC Teammate Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes gets a nice shoutout from Patrick Sandoval.
MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Discusses Clubhouse Changes Over The Years Dodgers catcher has remained with the squad through thick and thin.
MARCH 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers: Austin Barnes Believes LA Needs to Grow And Adapt in Post Justin Turner Era With Turner gone, the team remains committed to compete at a high level this season.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers: Austin Barnes Believes LA Needs to Grow And Adapt in Post Justin Turner Era With Turner gone, the team remains committed to compete at a high level this season.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Left as Only Catcher for Team Mexico Dodgers backup catcher will now be the primary one for his country in the World Baseball Classic
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'You don't assume he's Mexican.' Why Austin Barnes and Julio Urías will be teammates at the WBC. PHOENIX — Julio Urías couldn't believe it.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
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