Los Angeles Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman spoke to the media about DFA'ing the longest tenured player on the roster, Austin Barnes, and the excitement surrounding prospect Dalton Rushing.

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained why the Dodgers chose to designate longtime catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

Clayton Kershaw reacted with disappointment after the Los Angeles Dodgers designate Austin Barnes for assignment.

Days before Clayton Kershaw is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list to begin his 18th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team made a stunning decision to designate Austin Barnes for assignment in order for Dalton Rushing to make his MLB debut.

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw commented on the team's decision to designated Austin Barnes for assignment.

From Jack Harris: The Chris Taylor era in Los Angeles is over. On Sunday, Taylor was released by the Dodgers, making him the second longtime team veteran, along with former backup catcher Austin Barnes, to be cut loose by the team in the last week.

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