A year with more downs than ups for Austin Barnes, who once again finds himself without a team after just a month in his new home.

Barnes had just a .518 OPS in 13 games for the Dodgers this season, with declining defensive metrics. The organization had Dalton Rushing, an exciting catching prospect they were ready to call up.

Barnes had a passable year at the plate in 2024 but hasn’t been an average or better hitter since 2022. Over his past 400 plate appearances in the big leagues, he’s batted .217/.283/.272 (57 ...

Barnes is a clear and obvious upgrade as a hitter. In 2024 with the World Series winning Dodgers, Barnes hit .264. He has a .223 career average, nothing crazy, but very solid for a backup catcher.

Austin Barnes' time in the San Francisco Giants' organization lasted barely a month, with the club releasing the veteran catcher off of their Triple-A Sacramento roster.

Although he's trying to take advantage of his limited chances, the rookie has learned some tough lessons along the way, few more so than one on the basepaths Tuesday.

Austin Barnes: Cut by San FranciscoThe Giants released Barnes on Friday. After his long tenure with the Dodgers came to an end May 20, Barnes caught on with the Giants on a minor-league deal about ...

I was going along with the game, trying to get a strikeout with him. Trying to will it over the phone.” Barnes appeared in 13 games for the Dodgers this season, hitting .214/.233/.286 in 42 at-bats.

Austin Barnes' time in the San Francisco Giants' organization lasted barely a month, with the club releasing the veteran catcher off of their Triple-A Sacramento roster.