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7 HOURS AGO • 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.

8 HOURS AGO • 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

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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

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Starting Tuesday Barnes will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Barnes was sent to St. Paul in mid-September, and he allowed one run on six hits and no walks while striking out four in four innings during a minor-league appearance Friday. He has a 6.61 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 31.1 innings across seven appearances (six starts) with the Twins this year and hasn't lasted longer than five innings in any of his big-league outings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to St. Paul The Twins optioned Barnes to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact As expected, Barnes will head back to the minors one day after he served as the Twins' 29th man for the team's doubleheader with Cleveland. He started the second game of the twin bill, taking a no-decision while giving up three earned runs on four hits and a walk over four innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in nightcap Barnes didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over four innings in a 6-3 win. H...

Impact The southpaw wasn't exactly sharp in throwing 45 of 71 pitches for strikes, but he left the game with the Twins ahead 4-3. This was originally expected to be a spot start for the 25-year-old, but with Joe Ryan having left the first game after being struck on the wrist by a comebacker, Barnes could be needed in the rotation beyond Tuesday. His 6.61 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB through 31.1 big-league innings this year offer no fantasy upside if he does stick around, however.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up ahead of start Barnes was recalled by the Twins ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Barnes will merely be the extra man for the doubleheader, so he'll likely return to the minors following his start. He hasn't been good in his first taste of big-league action this season, struggling to a 6.59 ERA in five starts and one relief appearance while striking out just 10.5 percent of opposing batters.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line for doubleheader start The Twins will call up Barnes from Triple-A St. Paul to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Minnesota is expected to designate Barnes as its 29th man for the twin bill, so he'll more than likely be headed back to Triple-A after he completes his start Tuesday. Over his prior six outings (five starts) with Minnesota spanning 27.1 innings, Barnes compiled a 6.59 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 13:11 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints bounce back from walkoff loss for doubleheader split with Columbus Charlie Barnes pitched five shutout innings in Game 2 after the Saints gave up a three-run homer to lose Game 1.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Retreats to minors The Twins optioned Barnes to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Since moving into the Minnesota rotation Aug. 4, Barnes had stumbled to the tune of a 7.54 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 4.8 K/9 in five outings. With Randy Dobnak (finger) potentially on track to return from the 60-day injured list this week and with prospect Joe Ryan making a compelling case for a promotion to the big leagues, the Twins have at least two appealing candidates on hand to replace Barnes when his next turn in the rotation comes up Wednesday against the Cubs.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three earned runs in no-decision Barnes allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk with two strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Barnes allowed just one hit through his first four innings on Saturday but failed to record an out in a brutal top of the fifth. After sitting in the dugout for an eternity while Brewers' starter Adrian Houser had his own issues, Barnes allowed the first four batters he faced in the frame to reach on a walk and three singles before getting the hook. While giving up three earned runs in four innings is nobody's idea of a dream start, the left-hander didn't allow an extra-base hit. After getting shelled by the Yankees to the tune of seven earned runs last time out, this latest start from the rookie is at the very least an improvement.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in loss to Yankees Barnes (0-3) allowed seven runs on eight hits and five walks with two strikeouts in five innings, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old yielded four runs in the first inning as the Yankees manufactured an early rally. Barnes' start didn't get a lot better after that, as he gave up a two-run home run to Aaron Judge in the second, but he was able to labor through five innings to match his longest appearance of the year. The southpaw has an ugly 6.56 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across his first 23.1 major-league innings. He's projected for another tough matchup next week in Boston.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs best start of season Barnes gave up one run on three hits and struck out three over five innings in his start Sunday against the Rays, but he didn't factor into the decision in Minnesota's 5-4 win.

Impact Barnes had his best outing of the season against a tough Rays team, issuing no walks in the 73-pitch start. He could continue to get a shot in the rotation if he can limit the free passes, but his lack of swing-and-miss stuff keeps his fantasy upside low.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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