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Langeliers hits No. 20 and A's back Ginn with 3 HRs in 7-1 win over Dodgers that snaps 4-game skid

Shea Langeliers hit his 20th home run and the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 to stop a four-game losing streak, their longest this season

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Headed for minors The Dodgers will option Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Dodgers were expected to have a bullpen game Wednesday, but Barnes derailed those plans by pitching seven innings in a loss to the A's, during which he served up seven runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out two batters. Rather than keeping a taxed arm in the bullpen, the Dodgers will now send the 30-year-old southpaw back to Triple-A and call up Paul Gervase to fill the open spot.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up to Dodgers The Dodgers recalled Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Athletics.

Impact In the series finale against the Athletics on Wednesday, Barnes is expected to be apart of a bullpen game for the Dodgers. The 30-year-old will make his first major league appearance since May 16, when he pitched a scoreless frame and picked up a strikeout against the crosstown-rival Angels. To make room for Barnes on the roster, the Dodgers optioned Wyatt Mills to Oklahoma.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Part of pitching plan Wednesday The Dodgers are expected to recall Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Wednesday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register rep...

Impact Los Angeles has a vacancy on the 26-man active roster after optioning Wyatt Mills to Triple-A following Tuesday's 9-3 win, so Barnes will slide into the open spot. After Shohei Ohtani had his next turn in the rotation pushed to Friday, the Dodgers are expected to opt for a bullpen game for the series finale in Sacramento, and Barnes will likely be a prominent part of the team's pitching plan. Barnes has produced a 3.67 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over six starts with Oklahoma City, and after covering 5.2 innings in his most recent outing last Thursday, he'll offer plenty of length out of the Los Angeles bullpen.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer after reliever Jack Dreyer goes on injured list with shoulder discomfort

Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Sent to minors The Dodgers optioned Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was called up by the Dodgers on Friday and will return to Triple-A after delivering a scoreless frame in each of Friday's and Saturday's contests. Barnes will now return to the Triple-A level, where he has a 3.04 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB across 26.2 innings this year.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Pages leads Dodgers' 3-homer attack, bullpen throws 2-hitter in 6-0 victory over Angels

Andy Pages hit a three-run homer, eight relievers combined on a two-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 to secure their first three-game winning stre...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Recalled due to Snell injury The Dodgers recalled Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The move corresponds with the Dodgers placing Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow. Barnes was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers from the Cubs on Saturday, and the southpaw's addition to Los Angeles' 26-man roster gives the team added depth in the rotation. Across seven games (four starts) in Triple-A this season, Barnes has a 3.04 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB in 26.2 innings.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Blake Snell scratched from start with loose bodies in left elbow. His return is uncertain

Blake Snell has loose bodies in his left elbow, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-time Cy Young Award winner is once again sidelined indefinitely

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Dodgers add new pitcher, Tommy Edman transferred to 60-day injured list Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and transferred Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list.

MAY 9 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Claimed by Dodgers The Dodgers claimed Barnes off waivers from the Cubs on Saturday.

Impact Barnes lost his spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster Wednesday, but he'll reclaim a roster spot after being picked up by the Dodgers. The 30-year-old southpaw posted a 3.04 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 26.2 frames with Triple-A Iowa and will likely remain in the minors to begin his tenure with his new organization. Tommy Edman (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs win again after Matthew Boyd injures his left knee while sitting down with his kids at home

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is going to have surgery after he injured his left knee while hanging out with his kids

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Booted off 40-man roster The Cubs designated Barnes for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The move to DFA Barnes comes after Matthew Boyd (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list and with Trent Thornton's contract being selected from Triple-A Iowa. Barnes has spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A but made an appearance for the Cubs on April 13 against the Phillies, when he allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out one batter across three innings. Across six appearances in Triple-A this season (three starts), Barnes has a 3.74 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB across 21.2 innings.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Barnes to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Barnes was called up for the second time of the season Sunday, but he did not pitch in the Cubs' 6-0 loss to the Dodgers. The Cubs reinstated Phil Maton (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday, and the big club will send Barnes back to Triple-A, where he has appeared in five games (two starts) with a 3-0 record and a 3.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB across 16.2 innings.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Cubs recalled Barnes from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was demoted nearly two weeks ago but is now back in the majors with Riley Martin (elbow) heading to the injured list. Barnes allowed three runs on four hits with one strikeout and three walks over three innings during his lone big-league appearance this year.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Barnes to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Barnes made one appearance during his brief stint with the big club, yielding four runs (three earned) over three innings in Monday's loss to the Phillies. The Cubs will replace him with a fresh relief arm.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber homers twice, Sánchez pitches six strong innings to lead Phillies to rout of Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run d...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Cubs selected contract The Cubs selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Barnes inked a minor-league contract with Chicago in January and will get a look in the majors for the first time since 2021. The left-hander takes the roster spot of Hunter Harvey (triceps) and should fill a low-leverage relief role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Harvey Hits the Injured List, Charlie Barnes Promoted A couple of Cubs roster moves before the finale at Wrigley Field.

APRIL 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A Barnes cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barnes was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, but he'll remain in the organization. The southpaw made 16 starts in St. Paul last year and logged a 3.79 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 76 innings. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the mix for a major-league roster spot in 2022.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Barnes was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnes made his major-league debut during the 2021 campaign and recorded a 5.92 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 38 innings across nine appearances (eight starts) with the Twins. He'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for several prospects who will be protected from the Rule 5 draft.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Barnes allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in 2.2 innings in Sunday's win over the Royals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Barnes had lasted at least four innings in each of his first eight appearances of the year, but he was unable to make it through the third inning during Sunday's regular-season finale. The southpaw made nine appearances (eight starts) in the majors across the second half of the season, and he posted a 5.92 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 38 innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Twins Barnes was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact Barnes was sent down earlier this week after he tossed four scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Tigers, but he'll serve as the starter in Sunday's season finale against the Royals, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. The southpaw has posted a 5.86 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 35.1 innings across eight appearances (seven starts) in the big leagues this year.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted after solid outing Barnes was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul after pitching four shutout innings during Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He allowed three hits with...

Impact The left-hander was promoted ahead of the contest and will make a quick return to Triple-A with Joe Ryan (personal) set to be reinstated from the bereavement list Wednesday. Barnes has a 5.86 ERA and 17:15 K:BB over 35.1 big-league innings, and Tuesday's outing was his best of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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