"Former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes became the third former Dodger to sign with the New York Mets this offseason alongside Luis Garcia and Craig Kimbrel. Barnes and Kimbrel both signed minor league deals with the Mets, while Garcia signed a major league deal worth $1.75 for a year of service. Barnes has only ever played for the Dodgers in MLB, making his first appearance for the club in 2015 with his final appearance coming in 2025."
"Kimbrel had a brief stay with the Dodgers, making 63 appearances and functioning as the team's closer in 2022. The Dodgers traded for the right-hander at the beginning of the season for outfielder A.J. Pollock. He recorded 22 saves and had a 3.75 ERA through 60 innings pitched, and struck out 72 batters. He entered free agency after the season and signed with the Phillies, for whom he made his last All-Star appearance."
"The Dodgers signed Garcia ahead of spring training in 2025, and he made the Opening Day roster. The right-hander played an important role in the beginning of the season during the Dodgers' injury crisis, but found himself on the injured list as well at the beginning of June. After he returned, the Dodgers designated him for assignment and he joined the Washington Nationals. He made 28 appearances for the Dodgers, posting a 5.27 ERA through 27.1 innings pitched."
Austin Barnes, Craig Kimbrel, and Luis Garcia signed with the New York Mets this offseason. Barnes and Kimbrel accepted minor league deals while Garcia signed a major league deal reported at $1.75 for a year of service. Barnes played solely for the Dodgers in MLB from 2015 through 2025, was designated for assignment on May 14, 2025, released a week later, and finished the season in Triple-A within the Giants organization. Barnes totaled 35 home runs, 162 RBIs and a .662 OPS with Los Angeles. Kimbrel appeared 63 times for the Dodgers in 2022, recording 22 saves, a 3.75 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 60 innings. Garcia made 28 appearances for the Dodgers with a 5.27 ERA in 27.1 innings before posting much lower ERAs with the Nationals and Angels after leaving Los Angeles.
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