Former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Tucker Barnhart has been designated for assignment by their National League West rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The 29 other MLB teams, including the Dodgers, have a chance to claim him. The Diamonbacks signed Barnhart to a minor league deal in early Jan. 2024. On March 25, the Diamondbacks selected Barnhart’s contract after he made the Opening Day roster as the backup catcher. While he may have earned a spot on the roster, Barnhart’s play was less than ideal for the team as he slashed .173/.287/.210 with a .497 OPS, zero home runs, six RBIs, and 14 hits in 31 games and 81 at-bats.