LOS ANGELES — One of the more intriguing storylines of spring training in Dodgers camp will be the battle for catching playing time between Yasmani Grandal and Austin Barnes.
Grandal started a career-high 113 games behind the plate in the regular season in 2017, but took a back seat in the postseason to Austin Barnes, the starter for 13 of the Dodgers’ 15 playoff contests.
“That was a decision we made because Austin was playing better,” manager Dave Roberts said. “I know Yasmani is coming here and expecting to win his job back.