Austin Barnes

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Barnes started Wednesday night's series finale with the Tigers and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored on the night. He will take a seat on Thursday while he's hitting just .169 with two homers and two stolen bases across 185 plate appearances on the season.

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the D-backs.

Fantasy Impact

Barnes didn't get into Tuesday's 9-1 rout of the D-backs but will start and hit ninth on Wednesday. It's been a wildly tough season at the plate for Barnes who is hitting .165 with one homer, two steals, and a .444 OPS across 154 trips to the plate.

Austin Barnes had a strong performance in Thursday's game, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact

This was a much-needed boost for Barnes, who has struggled at the plate this season, with a batting average of just .144. While this game is encouraging, fantasy owners should approach Barnes with caution, as his overall season stats still leave much to be desired.

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes is back in the lineup Wednesday versus the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Will Smith is getting the night off behind the plate as it will be Barnes taking on White Sox righty Mike Clevinger. It's been a tough season for the veteran backstop who is hitting a putrid .103 without a homer alongside two steals and a .321 OPS across 88 trips to the plate.

Austin Barnes said an X-ray on his hand came back negative.

Fantasy Impact

Barnes was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning Thursday, but he said it hit more on the side of his palm and he expects to be fine. He is day-to-day right now.