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L.A. Dodgers • #15 • C

Austin Barnes

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Sep 7, 2024 1 0 0 0 0.5
Sep 4, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Sep 1, 2024 3 0 0 1 4
Aug 31, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Aug 29, 2024 2 2 0 2 —
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Regular season
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LAA
Tue, Sep 3
W 6-2 / 10
@
LAA
Wed, Sep 4
L 10-1
vs
CLE
Fri, Sep 6
L 3-1
vs
CLE
Sat, Sep 7
W 7-2
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CLE
Sun, Sep 8
W 4-0
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CHC
Mon, Sep 9
10:10 pm
ESP+
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CHC
Tue, Sep 10
10:10 pm
vs
CHC
Wed, Sep 11
10:10 pm
@
ATL
Fri, Sep 13
7:20 pm
ATV+
@
ATL
Sat, Sep 14
7:20 pm
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Player Outlook
Austin Barnes has worked behind the plate for the Dodgers for nearly a decade, but aside from a few short spurts of opportunity, he's never ascended beyond a backup role. Will Smith's emergence as one of the game's best catchers over the past four campaigns has resulted in Barnes' playing time increasingly diminishing, and the latter's 200 plate appearances last season were his fewest (aside from the truncated 2020 campaign) since 2016. Barnes' biggest strength is his defense and skill working with the team's pitching staff, but his offense has fallen to such a degree (he slashed a miserly .180/.256/.242 with just two homers and a career-low 8.7 percent walk rate last season) that he may have trouble holding onto a roster spot much longer. That's especially true given the Dodgers' minor-league depth at the position -- Diego Cartaya is nearing his big-league debut, and both Dalton Rushing and Thayron Liranzo are waiting in the wings as well.

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Batting Average
2024 611.2 10 1 11 13 2 .262
2023 69.51.2 15 2 11 17 2 .180
2022 139.52.3 31 8 26 27 2 .212
3y Avg. 108.51.6 25 5 20 21 2 .204
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Three hits in blowout loss

    Rotowire
    Barnes went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Sunday's 14-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Barnes' three-hit game was a small bright spot in an otherwise awful performance for the Dodgers. The backup catcher has gone 5-for-8 over three contests since he returned from a fractured big toe sustained in mid-August. Through 139 plate appearances, Barnes is slashing .266/.336/.315 with one home run, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases. He is unlikely to challenge Will Smith for a starting role, but Barnes should be expected in the lineup any time the Dodgers have a day game immediately after a night game.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Solid performance in return

    Rotowire
    Barnes went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Orioles. Barnes doubled in his second trip to the plate, sending home Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor to give the Dodgers a 3-0 lead. The backstop then added a leadoff single in the eighth before stealing second and coming around to score. It marked Barnes' first multi-hit performance since July 25, while the stolen base was just his second of the campaign. He was making his return to the lineup following a 10-day stint on the injured list due to a broken toe. Prior to Thursday's two-hit effort, he was batting .052 (1-for-19) in August.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Back from IL

    Rotowire
    The Dodgers reinstated Barnes (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. Barnes landed on the injured list Aug. 19 due to a fracture of his left big toe, though he will now return to the active roster following a minimum-length stay. The 34-year-old backstop has slashed .241/.318/.284 with eight RBI across 131 plate appearances while serving as Will Smith's backup, and his return will push Hunter Feduccia back to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Likely to return Thursday

    Rotowire
    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Barnes (toe) is slated to be activated from the injured list Thursday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. As expected, Barnes will miss the minimum amount of time after being placed on the IL on Aug. 19. The backup catcher fractured his left big toe in a game against the Cardinals, and Hunter Feduccia has been filling in behind starting catcher Will Smith in Barnes' absence. Feduccia could be sent back to the minors upon Barnes' activation.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Expected to miss minimum time

    Rotowire
    Barnes (toe) is expected to miss the minimum 10 days while on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Barnes is dealing with an injured big toe on his left foot, but he'll be able to avoid a prolonged stint on the IL. The catcher will be replaced by Hunter Feduccia as the primary backup option behind Will Smith behind the plate.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Returns to bench role

    Rotowire
    Barnes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. Barnes picked up his 32nd start of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts while filling in for a resting Will Smith. With Smith back in action for Sunday's series finale, Barnes will return to his usual bench role.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Filling in for resting Will Smith

    Rotowire
    Barnes will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds. Barnes will start for the first time in a week while top backstop Will Smith rests for the day game. Over 45 plate appearances this season, Barnes is hitting .189 with zero home runs or stolen bases.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Draws starting nod Thursday

    Rotowire
    Barnes will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Nationals. Barnes will pick up his sixth start of the season while top backstop Will Smith gets a breather as the Dodgers and Nationals close their series with a day game after a night game. Over 19 plate appearances to date, Barnes has batted .250 with no extra-base hits, one RBI and one run.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Returns to action Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Barnes (back) will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday in the Dodgers' Cactus League game against the White Sox. Barnes was scratched from Tuesday's lineup because of a back issue, but he's back behind the plate a day later. The 34-year-old is again slated to be Will Smith's understudy at catcher this season for the Dodgers.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Hits homer in Sunday's win

    Rotowire
    Barnes went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Mariners. Barnes has gone 4-for-21 (.190) across six games in September, though the catcher may get some more time over Will Smith since the Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday. For the year, Barnes has two homers, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .171/.238/.232 slash line through 182 plate appearances. He will likely be a clear backup once the postseason begins.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Returns to lineup Thursday

    Rotowire
    Barnes (head) will start at catcher and bat ninth Thursday versus the Marlins. Barnes took a backswing to the head in Tuesday's series opener at Miami, but he's cleared the concussion protocol and is back in action for Thursday's series finale. Will Smith will take a turn as the Dodgers' designated hitter.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Clears concussion protocol

    Rotowire
    Barnes cleared concussion protocol Wednesday after getting hit by a backswing Tuesday versus the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Barnes has a contusion on the side of his head where Nick Fortes accidentally struck him with his bat in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday, but the 33-year-old backup catcher could return to action as soon as Thursday. Will Smith is behind the plate for the Dodgers on Wednesday.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Has bruised temple

    Rotowire
    Barnes said he felt fine after exiting Tuesday's game against Miami upon getting hit by Nick Fortes' backswing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Barnes said he has a bruise on his left temple and will be re-evaluated ahead of Wednesday's game. The 33-year-old has been serving as the backup to Will Smith all season, and he will likely return to the Dodgers' lineup in a couple days if everything checks out after further testing.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Exits game early

    Rotowire
    Barnes was removed from Tuesday's game against Miami with an apparent injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Barnes was struck in the head by Nick Fortes' backswing during the seventh inning, and he was later replaced behind the dish by Will Smith. The Dodgers will take a look at Barnes and presumably evaluate him for a concussion, but he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Swats first homer of campaign

    Rotowire
    Barnes went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in a 1-0 victory against Milwaukee. Barnes chose a prime time for his first long ball of the season, as his solo shot to left field in the seventh inning accounted for the lone run in LA's 11th straight win. The catcher added a single in the contest, giving him his first multi-hit performance in 43 games this season. Though he's valued for his work with pitchers as Will Smith's backup behind the plate, Barnes has endured a difficult campaign with the bat, slashing a measly .136/.216/.176 over 141 plate appearances.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Picks up start for day game

    Rotowire
    Barnes will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. With top backstop Will Smith resting for the day game after the night game, Barnes will be getting a turn behind the plate. Barnes will be making just his sixth appearance of July after going 2-for-17 with four strikeouts over his prior five games this month.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Knocks in run in return

    Rotowire
    Barnes went 1-for-3 with a walk and one RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox. Barnes had been out for nearly a week tending to an injured right wrist. The backup catcher has hit safely in five of his last 11 games dating back to May 8, but his playing time will remain limited behind Will Smith. Barnes owns a poor .111/.207/.136 slash line with five RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases over 28 contests this season.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Back in lineup Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Barnes (wrist) is hitting ninth and catching versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. Barnes will return to the lineup for the first time since Thursday when he was plunked by a pitch on his right wrist. Will Smith is getting Wednesday off while Barnes handles backstop duties.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Remains out of lineup

    Rotowire
    Barnes (wrist) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox. Barnes hasn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers since taking a fastball off his right wrist Thursday. Will Smith is catching and batting third in Tuesday night's series opener against Chicago.
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  • Dodgers' Austin Barnes: X-rays negative

    Rotowire
    X-rays on Barnes' right wrist came back negative Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. 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.
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