Charlie Barnes - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reaches open market Barnes elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Barnes has now opted to become a free agent on two occasions this season after the Dodgers have outrighted him off the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old lefty has made five appearances at the big-league level between stops with the Cubs and Dodgers, logging a 6.92 ERA and 1.85 WHIP across 13 innings.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster again The Dodgers outrighted Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact It's the second time in the last few weeks that Barnes has been booted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster. He wound up re-signing on a minor-league contract the first time and could do so again. Barnes has a 6.92 ERA and 6:7 K:BB over 13 innings covering five appearances between the Cubs and Dodgers this season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Snell fans 10 in 6 innings in return for the Dodgers after a 3-month elbow injury layoff

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with elbow issues

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Optioned to OKC The Dodgers optioned Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact Barnes was brought up to the big club Monday, but he'll now be pushed off the active roster without making an appearance for the Dodgers to make room for Blake Snell (elbow), who returned from the IL to start Tuesday's game against Kansas City. Barnes has given up 10 runs in 13 major-league innings this season but could return to Los Angeles down the stretch to provide a fresh bullpen arm.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up by Dodgers The Dodgers selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact The Dodgers shuffled their bullpen for fresh arms Monday, bringing up both Barnes and Seth Halvorsen while Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A and Jonathan Hernandez was designated for assignment. Barnes has a 6.92 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over 13 innings across five major-league games this season, although those numbers are inflated by the seven runs he gave up to the Athletics on July 1.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Dodgers The Dodgers re-signed Barnes to a minor-league contract Sunday.

Impact Barnes elected free agency Saturday after clearing waivers, but he quickly returned to the Dodgers organization. The 30-year-old southpaw reported to Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he pitched in relief Sunday and was credited with a hold in a 3-0 win over Las Vegas and retiring two of the five batters he faced.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cue the trumpet: Edwin Díaz returns to earn save for the Dodgers after 85-game absence

Edwin Díaz is back to close games for the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Díaz activated from injured list; Barnes designated for assignment LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Edwin Díaz from the injured list and designated left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Dodgers The Dodgers designated Barnes for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The move makes room on the Dodgers' 26- and 40-man roster for Edwin Diaz (elbow), who was activated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. If he clears waivers, Barnes will have the option of staying in the Dodgers organization in an outright assignment to the minors or explore his options as a free agent.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Dodgers selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact Barnes will return to the majors to give the Dodgers' bullpen a fresh arm, replacing Landon Knack. Barnes gave up seven earned runs in seven innings during his last outing with the Dodgers, and he coughed up seven runs in just 1.2 frames during his most recent appearances at Oklahoma City.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Dodgers outrighted Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact Barnes no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster after the Dodgers designated him for assignment over the weekend, but he'll stick around in the organization as swingman depth at Triple-A after going unclaimed off waivers. The 30-year-old lefty has made four appearances in the big leagues this season between stops with the Cubs and Dodgers, logging a 7.50 ERA and 1.92 WHIP across 12 innings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Barnes for assignment Saturday.

Impact Barnes will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster to Landon Knack (chest), who was activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday. Barnes has allowed 10 earned runs in just 12 major-league innings this year while also accumulating a 4.39 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through 55.1 frames in the minors.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to OKC The Dodgers optioned Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact After giving up seven earned runs in seven bulk-relief innings Wednesday, Barnes will be sent back to Triple-A to make room for a fresh arm in the form of Paul Gervase. The 30-year-old Barnes has now given up 10 runs in 12 innings in the majors this season, but he remains an option to rejoin the big club later in the year to provide length out of the bullpen.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers make another bullpen change before start of Padres series Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalled Paul Gervase for his third stint with the team this seaso...

JULY 2 • DODGERBLUE.COM

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

JULY 2 • 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.

JULY 2 • 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.

JULY 1 • 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.

JULY 1 • 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

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