November 2, 2024
ANALYSISBarnes slashed .264/.331/.307 with 11 RBI across 156 plate appearances in the 2024 regular season -- good enough for the Dodgers to keep him around as the backup catcher behind
Will Smith. While Barnes is likely to break spring training as Los Angeles' reserve backstop, a drop in production from the 34-year-old could eventually result in prospects
Dalton Rushing or
Hunter Feduccia taking his spot on the roster.