Austin Barnes
C - LAD
2020 Outlook
Ownership
Eligibility
The Dodgers optioned Austin Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Fantasy Impact
Barnes has been a pre-season fantasy sleeper for a couple of years now but has yet to live up to expectations. He has hit just .196 with a .616 OPS this year and will attempt to find his swing in the minors. Will Smith has been called up as a corresponding move.
Austin Barnes went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored as the Dodgers beat the Giants 9-8 on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Barnes' homer was a two-run shot off Madison Bumgarner. The 29-year-old had been scuffling a bit entering this one, so this was a much needed performance. Still, Barnes has just a .222 average and a .705 OPS. He isn't must-own in single-catcher formats.
Austin Barnes went hitless in three at bats on Saturday as the Dodgers lost to the Cubs, 2-1.
Fantasy Impact
Barnes is just 1-for-16 since coming back from his groin injury. It's understandable why he would be rusty but Barnes doesn't need to be owned in single-catcher fantasy leagues right now.
The Dodgers activated Austin Barnes (groin) off the IL on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Barnes only missed the minimum 10 days on the IL. Will Smith was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
The Dodgers have placed Austin Barnes on the 10-day IL with a groin strain.
Fantasy Impact
Barnes suffered the injury during Sunday' game. The good news is it isn't expected to require an IL stint longer than the minimum 10 days. The Dodgers called up catching prospect Will Smith to take his place.
Availability
 | Addison Russell 2B,SS-FA recommended by 50% of experts |
 | Jake Cave LF,CF,RF-MIN recommended by 50% of experts |
 | Steven Duggar CF,RF-SF recommended by 0% of experts |
 | Austin Hedges C-SD recommended by 50% of experts |
| Christian McCaffrey (CAR) | RB | |
| Saquon Barkley (NYG) | RB | |
| Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) | RB | |
| Michael Thomas (NO) | WR | |
| Dalvin Cook (MIN) | RB | |
| Derrick Henry (TEN) | RB | |
| Alvin Kamara (NO) | RB | |
| Tyreek Hill (KC) | WR | |
| DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) | WR | |
| Aaron Jones (GB) | RB | |
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| Joe Mixon (CIN) | RB | |
| Nick Chubb (CLE) | RB | |
| Davante Adams (GB) | WR | |
| Julio Jones (ATL) | WR | |
| Chris Godwin (TB) | WR | |
| Mike Evans (TB) | WR | |
| George Kittle (SF) | TE | |
| Travis Kelce (KC) | TE | |
| Leonard Fournette (JAC) | RB | |
| Lamar Jackson (BAL) | QB |
| Josh Jacobs (OAK) | RB | |
| Kenny Golladay (DET) | WR | |
| Amari Cooper (DAL) | WR | |
| D.J. Moore (CAR) | WR | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. (CLE) | WR | |
| Todd Gurley (LAR) | RB | |
| Chris Carson (SEA) | RB | |
| Allen Robinson (CHI) | WR | |
| Austin Ekeler (LAC) | RB | |
| Miles Sanders (PHI) | RB |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) | LF,CF | |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | CF | |
| Christian Yelich (MIL) | LF,RF | |
| Cody Bellinger (LAD) | 1B,CF | |
| Mookie Betts (LAD) | CF,RF | |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | SS | |
| Trevor Story (COL) | SS | |
| Gerrit Cole (NYY) | SP | |
| Trea Turner (WSH) | SS | |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | 3B | |
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| Jacob deGrom (NYM) | SP | |
| Juan Soto (WSH) | LF | |
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | SP | |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 3B,SS | |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | 1B | |
| Max Scherzer (WSH) | SP | |
| Jose Ramirez (CLE) | 3B | |
| J.D. Martinez (BOS) | LF,RF | |
| Walker Buehler (LAD) | SP | |
| Anthony Rendon (LAA) | 3B |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) | SS | |
| Rafael Devers (BOS) | 3B | |
| Bryce Harper (PHI) | RF | |
| Aaron Judge (NYY) | RF | |
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | SS | |
| Stephen Strasburg (WSH) | SP | |
| Starling Marte (ARI) | CF | |
| Jack Flaherty (STL) | SP | |
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | LF,DH | |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | SS |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | PF,C | |
| James Harden (HOU) | PG,SG | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | SF,PF | |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | C | |
| Kevin Durant (BKN) | SF,PF | |
| LeBron James (LAL) | SF,PF | |
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | PG,SG | |
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | PF,C | |
| Damian Lillard (POR) | PG | |
| Russell Westbrook (HOU) | PG | |
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| Victor Oladipo (IND) | PG,SG | |
| Paul George (LAC) | SF,PF | |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | PF,C | |
| Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | SG,SF | |
| Chris Paul (OKC) | PG | |
| Jimmy Butler (MIA) | SG,SF | |
| Kemba Walker (BOS) | PG | |
| Ben Simmons (PHI) | PG,SF | |
| Kyrie Irving (BKN) | PG,SG | |
| Jrue Holiday (NOR) | PG,SG |
| Rudy Gobert (UTH) | C | |
| Andre Drummond (CLE) | PF,C | |
| John Wall (WAS) | PG | |
| Kyle Lowry (TOR) | PG | |
| Donovan Mitchell (UTH) | PG,SG | |
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | SG,SF | |
| Bradley Beal (WAS) | SG | |
| Kevin Love (CLE) | PF,C | |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | PF,C | |
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SAS) | PF,C |
