Austin Barnes has signed a Minor League contract with the San Francisco Giants and will play for their Arizona Complex League affiliate. This follows a surprising decision by the Dodgers to designate him for assignment due to the promotion of Dalton Rushing. Barnes remained under contract until being released, and over 11 seasons, he contributed significantly to the Dodgers with a batting average of .223. His emotional release underscores the challenges in roster decisions as the Dodgers aim for World Series contention.
"This has been a very emotional week for all of us. Barnesy and C.T. have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization."
"The conversations were tough, but with where we are, division race, composition of roster, everything, we felt like this was in the Dodgers' best interest."
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