New York Mets
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1 week agoMets Release Austin Barnes
The Mets released catcher Austin Barnes and designated Ben Rortvedt for assignment, solidifying their catching depth with Alvarez and Torrens.
Barnes, 36, has spent his entire big league career with the Dodgers thus far. Over parts of 11 seasons, he consistently graded out as a strong defender behind the plate. His offense was never his carrying tool but was generally passable for a long time. From 2015 to 2022, in 1,357 plate appearances, he hit 32 home runs and drew walks at a strong 12.1% clip. His .225/.333/.358 slash in that span led to a 93 wRC+.