However, he ultimately lost his spot on the roster to star prospect Dalton Rushing. In his career, Barnes hits .223 with an OPS of .660, 35 defensive runs saved, and a WAR of 4.4.

Austin Barnes’ tenure as a San Francisco Giant is over before it ever began. Theveteran catcher was released by the organization on Friday, a little more than amonth after agreeing to a minor-league ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.