Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire 2-Year MLB Player From Cubs
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 21: Los Angeles Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stands within the dugout earlier than their recreation in opposition to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 21, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will proceed their sequence with the Atlanta Braves in California.
The Dodgers are coming off a 3-1 victory on Friday.
Dodgers Acquire 2-Year Player
gettyCharlie Barnes #85 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in opposition to the Detroit Tigers within the first inning of the sport at Target Field on September 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ahead of Saturday’s recreation, the Dodgers introduced that they’d claimed a participant off waivers from the Cubs.
The Dodgers wrote (via X): “The Dodgers claimed LHP Charlie Barnes from the Chicago Cubs. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred IF/OF Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list.”
Barnes has spent a part of two seasons within the MLB with the Minnesota Twins (and Cubs).
He had pitched in a single recreation for the Cubs this season (earlier than getting designated for task).
Over 10 profession MLB video games, the 30-year-old has gone 0-3 with a 6.15 ERA.
Social Media Reacts To Barnes Claim
gettyCharlie Barnes #85 of the Minnesota Twins throws within the first inning in opposition to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what folks have been saying on social media:
Bill Shaikin: “Roster flexibility: The Dodgers now control 29 pitchers, either on their 40-man roster or the 60-day injured list.”
@DodgersNation: “BREAKING: The Dodgers have transferred Tommy Edman to the 60-day IL 🚨 They have selected LHP Charlie Barnes from the Chicago Cubs in his place. Barnes, 30, was designated for assignment on May 6 after appearing in one game for the Cubs.”
Adrian Medina: “Not surprising, but the Dodgers move Tommy Edman to the 60-day IL. Every time updates had been requested on Edman, Dave Roberts would give more or less the same answer on his condition.”
@DodgersTailgate: “The Dodgers selected LHP Charlie Barnes from the Cubs. To make room on the 40-man roster, Tommy Edman was moved to the 60-day IL. Barnes, 30, was the Twins 4th-round pick in 2017. He’s appeared in 10 MLB games in his career and 94 games in the KBO. He has two option years remaining.”
gettyCharlie Barnes #85 of the Minnesota Twins pitches within the first inning throughout their recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 04, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dodgers Right Now
The Dodgers come into Saturday because the first-place workforce within the National League West with a 24-14 report in 38 video games.
They are 5-5 over their final ten video games (however 13-6 in 19 video games at Dodger Stadium).
Following two extra video games in opposition to the Braves, the Dodgers will stay at dwelling to host the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been masking the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
