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Jun 29 2024Barnhart isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game versus Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Barnhart owns just a .290 OPS this season against left-handed pitching, so he'll take a seat Saturday as the A's send southpaw Hogan Harris to the mound. Jose Herrera will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.
Jun 27 2024Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had started behind the plate in three of the past four games but will get a breather for the day game after the night game. Jose Herrera will handle the catching duties Thursday, but Barnhart looks poised to serve as the Diamondbacks' top backstop until Gabriel Moreno (thumb) is back from the injured list.
Jun 23 2024Barnhart is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart came in for Gabriel Moreno (thumb) in the bottom of the sixth inning in Friday's contest. Barnhart started at catcher Saturday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 12-1 loss, and he will serve as Arizona's primary catcher with Moreno on the injured list. Jose Herrera will start behind home plate Sunday and bat ninth against Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sanchez.
Jun 3 2024Barnhart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Barnhart will retreat to the bench after he filled in for a resting Gabriel Moreno in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mets. Moreno entered the season as the Diamondbacks' clear No. 1 backstop, and Barnhart has done little to change the pecking order behind the plate by hitting just .154 over 52 at-bats.
Apr 18 2024Barnhart went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart made a second consecutive start in place of Gabriel Moreno (thumb) and had his first extra-base hit of the season. Moreno did enter the game as a pinch hitter for Barnhart in the bottom of the ninth inning, flying out to right field. That suggests Moreno could return to the starting lineup Thursday at San Francisco.
Mar 31 2024Barnhart went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and one run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart made his first start of the regular season, giving Gabriel Moreno a day off in the final game of the season-opening four-game set against Colorado. Moreno made 99 starts behind the plate in 2023 and should see a similar workload this season.
Mar 25 2024The Diamondbacks selected Barnhart's contract Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction confirms that Barnhart will be a part of the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, which had already been made apparent when his primary competition for the No. 2 catcher role, Jose Herrera, was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday. During his time in the big leagues with the Reds, Tigers and Cubs, Barnhart has been valued for his defensive work and ability to handle a pitching staff, but the Diamondbacks aren't likely to count on him to make more than one or two starts per week while top backstop Gabriel Moreno is healthy.
Jan 2 2024Barnhart signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and received an invitation to major-league spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart slashed .202/.285/.257 with nine RBI across 123 plate appearances with the Cubs last season before being DFA'd and finishing the year with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. With Gabriel Moreno virtually locked in as Arizona's everyday catcher, Barnhart will compete with Jose Herrera in the spring for the backup job.
Aug 30 2023Barnhart agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers already have Will Smith and Austin Barnes as their catching options at the MLB level and both are healthy, so Barnhart looks as though he'll represent little more than organizational depth for Los Angeles. However, with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men in September, Barnhart could be a candidate to join the big club during the final month of the season as a third option behind the dish. Prior to being let go by the Cubs earlier this month, Barnhart slashed .202/.285/.257 with one home run in 123 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 21 2023The Cubs released Barnhart on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and has now officially hit the free-agent market. The veteran catcher managed just a .541 OPS across 44 games for the Cubs this season.
Aug 19 2023The Cubs designated Barnhart for assignment Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart already wasn't receiving much playing time as the third catcher on the Cubs' depth chart, and now he'll lose his spot on Chicago's 40-man roster. The 32-year-old backstop has slashed .202/.285/.257 through 123 plate appearances this season, which limits his chances of getting picked up off waivers. Miles Mastrobuoni was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.
Jul 9 2023Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will start the final game before the All-Star break with Yan Gomes getting a breather. The former is struggling in a reserve role with a .189 batting average and .508 OPS across 36 games, and he's not really on the fantasy radar at this point, particularly with Miguel Amaya also on the roster as another option behind Gomes.
Jun 20 2023Barnhart went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart's third-inning home run was his first of the season and just his second in the last two years. The veteran catcher has seen his playing time dwindle behind Yan Gomes and Miguel Amaya. With just a .503 OPS and two players ahead of him on the depth chart, Barnhart is off the fantasy radar at the moment.
May 15 2023Barnhart remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had already been occupying the smaller side of a timeshare at catcher with Miguel Amaya early last week, but the former has seen his playing-time outlook become worse with the return of Yan Gomes (concussion) from the 7-day injured list. Even with Amaya now back in the minors, Barnhart has now sat out five times in the Cubs' last six games.
May 7 2023Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has a .464 OPS in 45 plate appearances and will take a seat Sunday for the third time in the past four games. Top catcher Yan Gomes (concussion) is on the injured list, and rookie Miguel Amaya is 1-for-5 with two RBI since his promotion Tuesday.
May 5 2023Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had started behind the dish in the Cubs' first two games since Yan Gomes suffered a head injury Monday that was later diagnosed as a concussion, but rookie Miguel Amaya will now make a second consecutive start Friday while Barnhart retreats to the bench. Though Barnhart is the more battle-tested backstop and the superior defensive option, his puny .449 OPS over 42 plate appearances has opened the door for Amaya to perhaps become part of a timeshare at the position while Gomes is on the 7-day inured list.
Apr 30 2023Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had drawn starts behind the dish on the last two occasions the Cubs opposed right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Sunday against Marlins righty Bryan Hoeing, perhaps because the two teams are facing a quick turnaround for the series finale, which starts at 12:05 p.m. ET. Yan Gomes will catch for starting pitcher Justin Steele on Sunday.
Apr 28 2023Barnhart is not in the starting lineup Friday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will take a seat as the Cubs face off with left-hander Jesus Luzardo and the Marlins, giving way to Yan Gomes who will take over behind the plate and bat eighth. Barnhart has produced just two hits over his last 18 at-bats while striking out nine times over that stretch, so it's possible that Gomes, who's batting .257 with two homers and seven RBI over 35 at-bats versus righties this year, takes full command of the platoon at catcher.
Apr 1 2023Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yan Gomes started on Opening Day, but he'll head to the bench in favor of Barnhart on Saturday. The two veterans are expected to split catching duties this season. Barnhart struggled offensively this spring, however, and could be slightly behind Gomes in the pecking order at the moment. Gomes will likely bump Barnhart back to the bench Sunday.
Mar 11 2023Barnhart, who went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox, is now batting just .071 this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has one hit in 14 Cactus League at-bats and has struck out three times. The catcher only batted .221 over 94 games with the Tigers last season, so the Cubs weren't expecting a ton of offense from the offseason addition, though a slight uptick in production would be welcome. Barnhart figures to split time behind the plate with Yan Gomes, though the latter could emerge as the primary option if he hits better.
Dec 22 2022Barnhart agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, which includes a $3.25 million player option for 2024, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart spent the 2022 campaign with Detroit and had the worst offensive season of his career with a .554 OPS in 94 games. The defensive-minded backstop should platoon with Yan Gomes in Chicago following the departure of Willson Contreras.
Sep 29 2022Barnhart went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is batting just .221 this season, but he managed to provide a nice offensive boost Thursday. It was the catcher's fourth three-hit effort of the year and his second this month. Barnhart may see a few more starts in relief of Eric Haase before the season wraps up, and he's unlikely to provide much more fantasy value.
Sep 11 2022Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart enters the lineup with Eric Haase getting a breather in the series finale. This will be Barnhart's first game action since Tuesday, as he's settled into a clear backup role behind Haase. Barnhart hasn't provided much offense when he has played, with a middling .213/.281/.258 slash line across 83 games this season.
Sep 4 2022Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart launched a solo shot in the fifth inning, but the Tigers were behind 9-1 at the time, and it would turn out to be their final score of the game. For Barnhart, it was his first homer of the season. This has not been a productive season for the catcher who is likely to see his lowest run, home run and RBI totals outside of a 54 at-bat rookie year and the shortened 2020 season.
Sep 3 2022Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning and added his eighth double for good measure. The catcher had just seven homers last year, so power wasn't really expected, though his OPS has also dropped from .685 to .547. As a result of Barnhart's offensive struggles, Eric Haase (abdomen) has overtaken him as the primary option behind the plate for the Tigers.
Aug 28 2022Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch has alternated his starting catcher over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's contest. Eric Haase will work behind the plate and bat fifth in the series finale at Texas.
Aug 26 2022Barnhart will sit Friday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is hitting just .208/.268/.240 on the season, though he's managed seven hits in his last six games. Eric Haase will start behind the plate Friday.
Aug 23 2022Barnhart is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will take a seat after he went 1-for-8 with a run scored in the final two games of the Angels series. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate and bat fourth in the series opener.
Aug 19 2022Barnhart isn't starting Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has started mainly against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll head to the bench with southpaw Patrick Sandoval on the mound Friday. Eric Haase is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup.
Aug 17 2022Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the last two games and went 4-for-7 with two RBI, a run and a walk. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
Aug 16 2022Barnhart will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game in Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will be rewarded with a second straight start after going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run in Monday's 7-5 win over the Guardians in the second game of a doubleheader. He had already seemed to push his way back into a timeshare at catcher with Eric Haase, and Barnhart's superior defense should continue to earn him a fair amount of playing time even if his bat cools off from here.
Aug 3 2022Barnhart went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart appeared to lose hold of the primary catching job to Eric Haase shortly before the All-Star break, but the two seem to have moved into more of a timeshare lately. The Tigers will go with Barnhart behind the dish Wednesday for the third time in four games, while Haase is included in the lineup as the team's designated hitter as Miguel Cabrera gets a maintenance day.
Jul 31 2022Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will pick up the start with Eric Haase getting a breather in the series finale. Haase has overtaken Barnhart as the team's primary catcher, largely due to his superior offensive performance. Haase has a .729 OPS and eight home runs across 64 games, while Barnhart has just a .496 OPS and no home runs across 63 games.
Jul 17 2022Barnhart will sit Sunday versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will sit for the second game in a row Sunday as the Tigers wrap up their final game before the All-Star break. Eric Haase, who may have overtaken Barnhart as Detroit's preferred option behind the plate, will start at catcher and bat fourth in the series finale.
Jul 16 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games after he went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts over his last two matchups. Eric Haase is starting behind the plate and batting fifth.
Jul 14 2022Barnhart is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will get a day off after he went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Royals. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate and bat fifth in the series opener.
Jul 12 2022Barnhart isn't in the lineup Tuesday at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has gone 4-for-18 with a pair of doubles and four walks since the start of July. Eric Haase will catch in Barnhart's place Tuesday.
Jul 11 2022Barnhart isn't in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is getting a breather after he went 0-for-2 in the first game of the twin bill. Eric Haase is starting behind the dish and batting cleanup.
Jul 10 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is 4-for-14 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs over his past five contests and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate for Tampa Bay.
Jul 8 2022Barnhart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old started the past two games and went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a run and three walks. Eric Haase will work behind the plate and bat cleanup in Barnhart's place Friday.
Jul 6 2022Barnhart went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has seen Eric Haase get more playing time lately, as the latter has five home runs over his last 12 games. Barnhart hasn't helped his cause with a .154 batting average over his past 10 contests, but he does now have hits in three straight games. The veteran should still see plenty of playing time due to his abilities behind the plate, though Haase will continue to draw starts due to his power potential.
Jul 5 2022Barnhart is on the bench Tuesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will start at catcher in place of Barnhart, who has doubled in consecutive games but is hitting just .191 with three extra-base hits and four RBI since the beginning of June.
Jul 2 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 0-for-10 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over the last four games. However, he's alternated starts behind the dish recently and will take a seat while Eric Haase takes over at catcher and bats cleanup.
Jun 29 2022Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has alternated starts behind the plate recently, and he'll take a seat after he went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's loss to San Francisco. Eric Haase is starting at catcher and batting fifth.
Jun 26 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Barnhart has resumed switch-hitting this season, the natural lefty hitter hasn't had much success from the right side of the plate (.226/.294/.226 slash line in 34 plate appearances versus southpaws). As such, the Tigers could keep him on the bench against lefty starting pitchers more often than not. Barnhart will give way to Eric Haase behind the dish in the series finale with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the bump for Arizona.
Jun 24 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is 3-for-22 over his past nine games and will head to the bench Friday for the second time in Detroit's past three contests. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 21 2022Barnhart will sit Tuesday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has started just three times in the last seven games, while Tuesday's catcher, Eric Haase, has started five times over that stretch, including once as the designated hitter. While Barnhart's .529 OPS suggests he may deserve to see his playing time slip, Haase's .605 mark isn't much better, so the recent shift in workloads may be a temporary one.
Jun 18 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Friday's loss to Texas, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Eric Haase is starting behind the dish and batting cleanup.
Jun 16 2022Barnhart remains on the bench Thursday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hasn't sat in back-to-back games at any prior point this season, which raises the possibility that he's dealing with an unreported minor injury. He did make an appearance off the bench Wednesday, however, which suggests that this might be nothing other than a chance to clear his head after he opened the year with a .541 OPS through 43 games. Eric Haase will make his second straight start behind the plate.
Jun 15 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit is wrapping up its series with Chicago with a day game after a night game, so Barnhart will get a breather after catching each of the Tigers' last three contests. Eric Haase will spell Barnhart behind the dish.
Jun 8 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Tigers wrapping up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game after a night game, Barnhart gets a breather after he caught all nine innings of the Tigers' 5-3 win Tuesday while going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. Eric Haase will step in for Barnhart behind the plate Wednesday.
Jun 5 2022Barnhart is not in Sunday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not surprising to see Barnhart head to the bench given the 11:35 AM start time. Eric Haase will get the start behind the dish, hitting eighth.
Jun 2 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are closing their series with Minnesota with a day game, so Barnhart will receive a respite after he was behind the plate for Wednesday night's 5-0 win. Eric Haase receives the starting nod at catcher.
May 31 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are rolling out an all right-handed-hitting lineup to counter Twins southpaw Devin Smeltzer, so the switch-hitting Barnhart -- who does his best work against right-handed pitching -- will give way to Eric Haase behind the plate. Expect Barnhart to check back into the lineup as Detroit's catcher for Game 2.
May 29 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Detroit wrapping up its series with Cleveland with a day game, Barnhart will get a breather. Eric Haase will work behind the plate after Barnhart had caught both of Detroit's last two contests.
May 25 2022Barnhart is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will get the day off after starting in Tuesday's loss, going 0-for-3 in the contest. Eric Haase will get the start behind the plate and bat eighth.
May 23 2022Barnhart isn't starting Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started in the last three games and went 2-for-10 with a run and two strikeouts. Eric Haase will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 17 2022Barnhart will sit Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hits the bench after starting five of the last six games behind the plate. Eric Haase will take over and catch for Beau Brieske.
May 15 2022Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a day off Saturday, Barnhart will return for the series finale Sunday, with Eric Haase headed back to the bench. Barnhart is batting .271 this season, though he's yet to hit a home run and has only three RBI, so he hasn't been particularly productive with his hits.
May 14 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started in the last three games and went 2-for-9 with a double, an RBI and two strikeouts. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.
May 12 2022Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart isn't a flashy player, but he's now batting .284 this season, though he only has three RBI in 23 games. He's at least hitting better than Eric Haase, who's stuck with a .140 batting average. That should keep Barnhart in the lineup as the team's catcher most days.
May 10 2022Barnhart will sit for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 2-for-4 in the first game of the day. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate in the second game, catching Alex Faedo.
May 8 2022Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started Saturday and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, though he still has a respectable .259 batting average for the season. He'll get Sunday's series finale off, with Eric Haase taking over catching duties.
May 4 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will take a seat after catching nine innings and striking out in all three of his plate appearances in the Tigers' 3-2 win in the first game of the day. Eric Haase replaces him behind the dish.
Apr 30 2022Barnhart will sit Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has just two hits in his first seven games of the year but has since gone 8-for-20 in his last six games. He'll get a rest Saturday as Dustin Garneau takes over behind the plate.
Apr 24 2022Barnhart went 2-for-4 with with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had two of Detroit's seven hits on the day, including his first double of the season. The two-hit effort pushed the catcher's batting average to .259, which would actually be his best mark since hitting .270 for the Reds back in 2017. Barnhart will continue to be more valuable for his defensive work, with some occasional offensive production here and there.
Apr 23 2022Barnhart is not in the lineup for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 2-for-5 in the afternoon game. He'll sit against southpaw Austin Gomber in the nightcap, as he did against the three previous lefties the Tigers faced this season.
Apr 21 2022Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll head to the bench with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the Yankees. Barnhart appears to be in a strict platoon to start the season. The righty-hitting Eric Haase gets the start behind the dish.
Apr 16 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 1-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while serving as a starter in each of the last three games. However, Dustin Garneau will start behind the dish and bat eighth against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.
Apr 12 2022Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The quick turnaround for Tuesday's 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch in addition to Boston starting a lefty (Rich Hill) likely explains why Barnhart -- a switch-hitter who is more comfortable batting from the left side -- is taking a seat. Dustin Garneau will fill in behind the dish for Barnhart, who has only produced one hit through nine plate appearances but has been masterful in guiding the Tigers' young pitching staff. Barnhart's game-calling savvy was a key reason why right-hander Matt Manning delivered the best start of his young career in Monday's 3-1 win.
Apr 9 2022Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart drew the start behind the dish Friday and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Eric Haase will start behind the dish and bat seventh after homering on Opening Day.
Mar 31 2022Barnhart said he would be open to an extension with the Tigers, though no formal contract talks have taken place, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart was traded to the Tigers in November, and the team then exercised his club option for 2022. However, the catcher is open to sticking around past this season, and the organization has expressed some interest in finding a deal as well. For the time being, Barnhart will look to make a good first impression with his new team in the hopes of increasing the value of a potential new contract.
Mar 15 2022Barnhart said Tuesday he intends to resume switch-hitting this season after batting exclusively from the left side over the past two seasons, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart's stalwart defense behind the plate and skills as a game caller were likely the main reasons why Detroit dealt for him earlier in the offseason, but the 31-year-old sounds like he'll eager to round out his game on the offensive end. Coming off two straight seasons with an OPS under .700 while hitting from the left side, Barnhart is hoping that the rededication to switch hitting will yield better results at the plate. Switch-hitting may earn Barnhart some additional playing time against lefty starting pitchers, but he's still likely to do most of his damage while batting from the left side. For his career, Barnhart has produced a .722 OPS versus righties, compared to a .583 mark against lefties.
Nov 7 2021The Tigers exercised Barnhart's $7.75 million club option for 2022 on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, the Tigers will keep Barnhart for 2022 after acquiring him from Cincinnati on Wednesday. Though he lacks the offensive potential of Eric Haase, Barnhart is touted for his defense and figures to be Detroit's primary catching option next season. The 30-year-old is a competent hitter himself, having slashed .247/.317/.368 with seven home runs and 48 RBI in 2021.
Nov 3 2021Barnhart was traded from the Reds to the Tigers in exchange for infielder Nick Quintana on Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old appeared in 116 games for Cincinnati in 2021 and slashed .247/.317/.368 with seven home runs, 48 RBI and 41 runs during that time. After spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Reds, he's likely in line to serve as Detroit's primary catcher in 2022, even though Eric Haase hit 22 home runs in 2021. Barnhart has a $7.75 million team option for 2022, and the Tigers intend to exercise it, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Oct 3 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old will finish the season on the bench for the third time in the final four games with Tyler Stephenson receiving another start. If he doesn't make an appearance off the bench, Barnhart will finish 2021 with a .247/.317/.368 slash line, seven homers, 21 doubles, 48 RBI and 41 runs in 388 plate appearances.
Oct 2 2021Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat second.
Sep 29 2021Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games. Tyler Stephenson will take his place at catcher while Delino DeShields serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 26 2021Barnhart is on the bench Sunday against the Nationals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is hitting .096 in his last 10 games after consecutive hitless performances Friday and Saturday. Tyler Stephenson starts behind the dish and catches Sunday's series finale.
Sep 23 2021Barnhart will sit Thursday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will rest after starting five straight games behind the plate. Tyler Stephenson will take over for him, catching Luis Castillo.
Sep 22 2021Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had started each of the last five games, and he went 3-for-18 with an RBI and five strikeouts during that time. Tyler Stephenson will return to the lineup at catcher and bat seventh.
Sep 16 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the lefty-hitting Barnhart's off days typically come when Cincinnati opposes lefty starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Thursday against right-hander Connor Overton in the series finale due to the Reds and Pirates getting together for a day game after a night game. Tyler Stephenson will bat sixth and catch for Tyler Mahle.
Sep 12 2021Barnhart will sit Sunday against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has made only four starts against southpaws all year, so he'll hit the bench as expected against lefty J.A. Happ. Tyler Stephenson takes over behind the plate.
Sep 10 2021Barnhart will sit Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has started just four times against lefties all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench against Jon Lester here. Tyler Stephenson takes over behind the plate as usual.
Sep 6 2021Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has started mainly against right-handers this year, and he'll take a seat for the fourth time in the last five games with southpaw Justin Steele on the mound for the Cubs. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat second.
Sep 4 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will stick with the exact same top eight for the third straight game (against a third straight lefty). Tyler Stephenson remains behind the plate and in the two hole against southpaw Matthew Boyd.
Sep 3 2021Barnhart isn't starting Friday's game against the Tigers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has hit .300 with three doubles, a home run and seven RBI in his last 10 games. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting second Friday.
Sep 1 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI while starting at catcher in the Reds' 5-4 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill, Barnhart will get a breather for the nightcap. Tyler Stephenson checks into the lineup, catching for starting pitcher Sonny Gray.
Aug 30 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Barnhart will remain on the bench for the second game in a row while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Jon Lester) to the hill. Barnhart's platoon mate, Tyler Stephenson, will start at catcher and bat second in the series opener.
Aug 29 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Jesus Luzardo is on the bump for Miami in the series finale, so as per usual, the lefty-hitting Barnhart will give way to Tyler Stephenson behind the dish. Barnhart started in four of the Reds' previous five games, going 4-for-13 with a double and two RBI.
Aug 26 2021Barnhart will sit Thursday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hits the bench after starting seven of the last 10 games behind the plate. Tyler Stephenson takes over in his absence.
Aug 22 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Consecutive hitless performances have lowered Barnhart's average to .273 in the last 10 games. He has a home run, three doubles and five RBI in that span. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting second Sunday.
Aug 19 2021Barnhart isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts Wednesday. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Aug 17 2021Barnhart will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds continue to rotate Barnhart and Tyler Stephenson heavily behind the plate. Stephenson starts there Tuesday, meaning both backstops have now caught eight games so far this month.
Aug 16 2021Barnhart went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and a strikeout in Monday's 14-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart remained in the lineup for a second straight contest after he hit a double Sunday, and he was productive once again in the series opener against the Cubs. The 30-year-old has split playing time with Tyler Stephenson recently, but Barnhart has his .294 with three homers, three doubles, nine RBI and six runs in nine games since the start of August.
Aug 14 2021Barnhart is not starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has put together a solid offensive stretch, hitting .286 with a pair of home runs and seven RBI in his last 10 games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the dish and bat fifth in the afternoon contest.
Aug 12 2021Barnhart will sit Thursday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart sat in favor of Tyler Stephenson against every single lefty the Reds faced early in the season, and while the setup hasn't been quite as rigorous since the start of July, it's still usually been Stephenson behind the plate against southpaws. That will be the case Thursday as the Reds face lefty Kyle Muller.
Aug 10 2021Barnhart will sit Tuesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart and Tyler Stephenson have been splitting time fairly evenly behind the plate for quite some time now. Stephenson will catch Sonny Gray on Tuesday, meaning both backstops have now made 12 starts behind the plate thus far in the second half.
Aug 8 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching in both of the past two games, Barnhart will give way to backstop Tyler Stephenson (hamstring) in the series finale. The lefty-hitting Barnhart still appears to be viewed as the Reds' No. 1 catcher, but he'll likely sit regularly in favor of Stephenson when Cincinnati opposes right-handed starting pitchers.
Aug 7 2021Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took JT Brubaker deep as part of a seven-run first inning for the Reds. Barnhart could remain behind the plate all weekend while Tyler Stephenson nurses a minor hamstring issue, but while the veteran catcher has gone yard in consecutive starts, his .214/.267/.357 slash line in 14 games since the All-Star break isn't very appealing from a fantasy standpoint.
Aug 5 2021Barnhart is not starting Thursday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart, who has gone 8-for-38 with four RBI in 12 games since the All-Star break, sits for a second consecutive day. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting fifth Thursday.
Aug 4 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will get a breather in the series finale after he caught in four of the Reds' past five games. Tyler Stephenson will be behind the dish Wednesday, working in a battery with Luis Castillo.
Aug 1 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will receive some routine maintenance in the series finale after he had caught each of the Reds' last three games. Tyler Stephenson will replace Barnhart behind the dish Sunday while batting out of the cleanup spot.
Jul 28 2021Barnhart isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has gone 0-for-9 with three strikeouts in his last three appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat third.
Jul 27 2021Barnhart is not starting Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An 0-for-4 effort Monday lowered Barnhart's average to .167 in eight games since the All-Star break. He has drawn only one walk and driven in just one run in that span. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the dish and bat third Tuesday.
Jul 25 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will get a breather for the second time in the series, allowing Tyler Stephenson to pick up a turn behind the plate. Cincinnati should continue to hand Barnhart the bulk of the starts against right-handed pitching for the foreseeable future, though he could fall into more of a timeshare at the position with Stephenson if the 51-47 Reds start to fade in the National League playoff picture.
Jul 23 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart and Tyler Stephenson had alternated starts behind the plate for the last eight games, but it's now Stephenson who will get the nod for the second game in a row. Stephenson's .774 OPS makes a great case for more playing time, though Barnhart's .754 mark isn't far behind, so a fairly even split should be expected down the stretch unless something changes.
Jul 21 2021Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last six games as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish following the All-Star break. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat third.
Jul 19 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has the playing-time edge over Tyler Stephenson overall, starting 59 games behind the plate to Stephenson's 35 (with Stephenson starting an additional 13 at first base), but the pair appear to be converging lately. They've alternated starts over the last six games, which could mean Barnhart starts Tuesday before retreating to the bench again Wednesday.
Jul 17 2021Barnhart will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is having a good season at the plate, as his .762 OPS represents a career high. Fellow backstop Tyler Stephenson owns an even better .807 OPS, however, so the Reds will likely continue to give Barnhart fairly frequent rest in the second half. Stephenson will catch Luis Castillo on Saturday.
Jul 11 2021Barnhart is on the bench for Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has started the last four games, collecting four hits and a pair of RBI in 16 at-bats. Barnhart is hitting .306 in his last 36 at-bats dating back to June 22. Tyler Stephenson will catch Luis Castillo and hit fifth Sunday afternoon.
Jul 6 2021Barnhart isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's series finale against the Cubs, but he'll be excluded from the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat second.
Jul 5 2021Barnhart is on the bench for Monday's game against the Royals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sits after going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's contest, raising his batting average to a respectable .269 on the season. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting cleanup in the series opener Monday.
Jul 3 2021Barnhart isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has gone 0-for-5 with two walks and three strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat fifth.
Jul 1 2021Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games with left-hander Ryan Weathers starting for the Padres. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat fourth.
Jun 29 2021Barnhart will sit against southpaw Blake Snell and the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hasn't started against a lefty all season, so it's no surprise he'll hit the bench here. Tyler Stephenson takes over behind the plate as usual.
Jun 27 2021Barnhart is not starting Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As has often been the case this season, Barnhart will retreat to the bench against a left-hander (Kyle Muller). Tyler Stephenson will catch Tyler Mahle and bat cleanup during the series finale.
Jun 25 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the past two games and will take a seat after going 3-for-7 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and two runs. Tyler Stephenson will work behind the plate in his place Friday.
Jun 22 2021Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, three RBI and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 10-7 win at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barhart went deep during the third inning to open the scoring, scored after singling during the fifth and delivered a two-run single during the eighth. It was the 30-year-old's first home run since May 2 and fourth long ball overall, as he's hitting .271/.352/.429 in 55 games.
Jun 21 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds have been rolling out a platoon at catcher of late featuring the lefty-hitting Barnhart in the lineup against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Monday with southpaw J.A. Happ on the bump for Minnesota. Tyler Stephenson will catch and bat cleanup for the Reds in the series opener.
Jun 19 2021Barnhart will sit Saturday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has remained the primary catcher in Cincinnati despite rookie Tyler Stephenson, who starts Saturday, emerging to produce a .791 OPS. Barnhart owns a solid .749 OPS himself, so there's no reason to believe the hierarchy is about to be overturned.
Jun 15 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cincinnati facing a lefty starter (Brett Anderson) for the second straight day, the lefty-hitting Barnhart will once again cede catching duties to the righty-hitting Tyler Stephenson. Right-hander Freddy Peralta is scheduled to take the hill Wednesday for Milwaukee, so expect Barnhart to pick up his first start of the series that day.
Jun 14 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart was started 42 games behind the plate, nearly twice as many as Tyler Stephenson, who makes his 22nd start of the year there Monday. Stephenson has also started 11 times at first base, however, so he could continue cutting into Barnhart's playing time on a more regular basis going forward now that Joey Votto is back from his thumb injury.
Jun 11 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is 3-for-20 through six games in June and will take a seat Friday with southpaw Kyle Freeland starting for Colorado. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat cleanup.
Jun 9 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will get some routine maintenance after catching in each of the Reds' last three games. Tyler Stephenson will fill in for Barnhart behind the dish Wednesday.
Jun 4 2021Barnhart is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will sit for the second time in three games. Tyler Stephenson will catch Luis Castillo, with Alex Blandino manning first base.
Jun 2 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are just extending Barnhart a breather for the day game after a night game. Tyler Stephenson checks in behind the dish for Barnhart, who went hitless in four at-bats during Tuesday's 17-3 loss.
May 31 2021Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher continues to put together a career-best year at the plate. Through 41 games, Barnhart has an .814 OPS and is hitting .282 with three homers, 17 RBI and 23 runs.
May 29 2021Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate while Alex Blandino starts at first base.
May 27 2021Barnhart isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds and Nationals finished a suspended game Thursday afternoon, so Barnhart will get a breather for the nightcap. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher while Alex Blandino starts at first base.
May 20 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart had started the last three games behind the dish, so he'll just be getting some maintenance Thursday as the Giants and Reds wrap up their series with a day game. Tyler Stephenson gets nod at catcher Thursday, working in a battery with Tyler Mahle while batting third.
May 16 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the past three games and will unsurprisingly take a seat for Sunday's afternoon affair. Tyler Stephenson will work behind the plate for the Reds in the series finale.
May 12 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are wrapping up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game, so Barnhart will be receiving a routine breather after he started behind the plate in the first two games of the series. Tyler Stephenson will catch Sonny Gray on Wednesday.
May 10 2021Barnhart went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart knocked in a pair of runs in the fourth inning on a double to left center, increasing his club's lead to four. He would register his second double of the contest later on off Luis Oviedo. The backstop has been rock solid at the dish for the Reds in the early going of the 2021 campaign, hitting .307 with three home runs and 13 RBI through 25 contests.
May 5 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 2-for-3 while catching all nine innings of the Reds' 9-0 loss Tuesday night, so he'll be getting a breather while Cincinnati and Chicago conclude their series Wednesday with an early game. Tyler Stephenson will pick up the start behind the dish, batting seventh.
May 3 2021Barnhart went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs Sunday in the Reds' 13-12 win over the Cubs in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart's long ball was his third of the season and one of five on the day for the Reds. Cincinnati values Barnhart mainly for his skills as a game caller, but he's been a surprising contributor to what has been one of the majors' most potent lineups through the first month of the season. The 31-year-old is holding down a .918 OPS, 168 points better than his next-best mark (in 2017) for any season of his career.
May 1 2021Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts Friday. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the dish.
Apr 28 2021Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has gone 1-for-11 with a double, two runs and four strikeouts in his last four contests and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the dish and bat seventh.
Apr 26 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart and Tyler Stephenson have split time in a relatively typical way behind the plate so far this season. Barnhart has started 14 games, while Stephenson, who starts Monday, has gotten the nod eight times. Both backstops have gotten off to a hot start offensively, with Stephenson's .924 OPS narrowly edging out Barnhart's .910 mark.
Apr 23 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Stephenson will catch Sonny Gray in his absence. The pair have had a fairly standard split behind the plate this season, with Barnhart starting 12 games compared to seven for Stephenson.
Apr 21 2021Barnhart is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Stephenson gets the start behind the dish and will hit eighth.
Apr 17 2021Barnhart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart gave Cincinnati an early lead with a 412-foot shot to center field in the second inning. The long ball was his second this season and pushed his RBI total to eight. The career .249 hitter is slashing .387/.424/.710 across 33 plate appearances in 2021. There's ample reason to be skeptical that he can sustain his early-season success, but it's not the worst idea to ride his offensive surge for as long as he's swinging a hot stick.
Apr 16 2021Barnhart will remain on the bench for Friday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart sits for back-to-back games for the first time this season. He's now been in the lineup for eight of the Reds' first 13 games, with Tyler Stephenson, who starts Friday, getting the nod five times.
Apr 14 2021Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 0-for-5 with a run, one walk and three strikeouts in the first two games of the series against the Giants. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate for Wednesday's series finale, batting eighth.
Apr 11 2021Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the first two games of the series but will take a seat Sunday after going 4-for-9 with three doubles, one run and two RBI. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate in the series finale for Cincinnati.
Apr 9 2021Barnhart went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart doubled to drive home a run in the sixth inning, then plated the eventual winning run with a single in the 10th. The backstop extended his hitting streak to five games in the process and has notched consecutive three-hit performances. Barnhart is slashing .444/.474/.778 through 19 plate appearances this season.
Apr 7 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be getting a routine maintenance day while the Reds and Pirates wrap up their series with a day game. Tyler Stephenson checks in behind the dish, batting eighth in the lineup.
Apr 6 2021Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The bottom of the Reds' order was a wrecking ball Tuesday, as Nick Senzel, Jonathan India and Barnhart combined for nine hits, nine runs and seven RBI from the 6-7-8 spots. The veteran catcher is better known for his defense, but Barnhart is having a strong start to the season at the plate, going 5-for-13 (.385) with a homer and five RBI in five games.
Apr 4 2021Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will be getting a routine day off after starting at catcher in each of the Reds' first two games of the season. Tyler Stephenson will check into the starting nine for the first time in 2021, batting eighth while catching for starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman.
Mar 25 2021Barnhart has just four hits in 33 at-bats this spring, albeit with five walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the slow start and a poor 2020 campaign with the bat, Barnhart is expected to be the primary starter behind the plate ahead of teammate Tyler Stephenson thanks to his superior defensive skills.
Sep 30 2020Barnhart is not in Wednesday's Game 1 lineup against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not surprising to see Barnhart, who bats left-handed, go to the bench with southpaw Max Fried starting for Atlanta. Curt Casali gets the nod behind the dish while batting ninth.
Sep 26 2020Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the last two games and went 0-for-6 with one walk and one strikeout during that time. Curt Casali will handle the catching duties Saturday.
Sep 22 2020Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. Curt Casali remains the starter behind the plate, with fellow catcher Tyler Stephenson also in the lineup as a designated hitter.
Sep 21 2020Barnhart isn't in Monday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart continues to alternate starts behind the plate, and he'll take a seat after starting Sunday. Curt Casali will start at catcher Monday.
Sep 19 2020Barnhart isn't in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart and Curt Casali have alternated starts behind the plate over the last five games, and the former will retreat to the bench once again after starting Friday.
Sep 16 2020Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curt Casali will check in behind the dish while Barnhart sits for the second time in the series. The Reds value Barnhart mostly for his defensive work, but he's been an easy out at the plate this season, slashing .207/.301/.390 over 93 plate appearances. His sluggish bat could prompt the Reds to sit him more frequently over the final week and a half of the regular season in favor of Casali, or even prospect Tyler Stephenson.
Sep 14 2020Barnhart isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will take a seat for Monday's nightcap after going 1-for-2 in the first game of the twin bill. Curt Casali will start behind the dish in his place.
Sep 13 2020Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart walked in both his plate appearances Saturday and will return to the bench for the series finale. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat sixth Sunday for the Reds.
Sep 11 2020Barnhart remains on the bench Friday in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is hitting just .184/.271/.342 on the season, so he could sit fairly frequently down the stretch, especially as the Reds have three catchers on the active roster. Tyler Stephenson got the nod behind the plate Thursday, but it will be Curt Casali manning the position Friday.
Sep 10 2020Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .179 with 10 strikeouts and two home runs over his last 10 games. Rookie Tyler Stephenson will get his first big-league start and second MLB appearance at catcher while hitting seventh.
Sep 6 2020Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart abandoned switch hitting down the stretch last year and made an adjustment to be more upright in the batter's box, with those changes fueling improvement in his offensive performance. He has not been able to carry that success over to this season, though Barnhart does have two homers in his last three games, so perhaps he's starting to come around. Curt Casali gets the nod Sunday.
Sep 4 2020Barnhart will not start the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curt Casali will start behind the plate in the day's first game, with Barnhart presumably set to return to the lineup for the nightcap. He's struggled at the plate this season, hitting just .188/.278/.313.
Sep 2 2020Barnhart went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old's 414-foot, two-run shot during the fifth inning tied the game at 3-3, allowing the Reds to win via a walkoff single from Joey Votto in the ninth. Barnhart has a .188/.278/.313 slash line with two homers, eight RBI and 19 strikeouts in 72 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2020Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hits the bench after starting five of the Reds' last six games behind the plate. Curt Casali will catch in his absence.
Aug 29 2020Barnhart is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during the matinee and won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Curt Casali takes over behind the plate, batting ninth.
Aug 27 2020Barnhart is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Barnhart getting a breather for the front end of the twin bill, Curt Casali will step in behind the dish to catch for starting pitcher Sonny Gray. Look for Barnhart to return to the lineup for Game 2 to catch lefty Wade Miley.
Aug 24 2020Barnhart is not in Monday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has yet to start against a lefty this year, so it is no surprise that he will head to the bench with southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill for the Brewers. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Aug 22 2020Barnhart isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart got the starting nod behind the dish during the past two games and went 1-for-6 with two walks and two strikeouts. Curt Casali will handle the catching duties Saturday.
Aug 19 2020Barnhart is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart received the start in the matinee and went 1-for-2, as the Reds mustered only three hits during the seven-inning loss. Curt Casali will take over behind the plate for Cincinnati during the nightcap.
Aug 13 2020Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart took Keone Kela deep in the ninth inning to record his first home run of the campaign. He's gotten off to a slow start at the dish, and has entered into a true timeshare behind the plate with Curt Casali as a result. Prior to this effort, Barnhart had failed to collect a hit in his last 19 at-bats and is hitting just .156/.182/.250 in 33 plate appearances this season.
Aug 11 2020Barnhart will sit Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart finds himself on the bench for the third time in the last four games, with Curt Casali again starting behind the plate. Barnhart has hit just .167/.200/.167 through his first 25 plate appearances.
Aug 8 2020Barnhart remains on the bench Saturday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart opened the year on the paternity list but started seven of the Reds' next eight games upon returning to the lineup. He's now sat for two straight, with Curt Casali again getting the nod behind the plate.
Aug 7 2020Barnhart is not in the lineup Friday at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart started the last four games but will take a seat after going 0-for-11 during that stretch. Curt Casali will bat fifth and catch for Trevor Bauer in the series opener.
Aug 2 2020Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart went 2-for-3 with one strikeout in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. However, Curt Casali will get the nod at catcher for Game 2, batting fifth.
Jul 28 2020Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Barnhart was activated from the paternity list Tuesday, he won't start against the Cubs. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Jul 25 2020Barnhart was placed on the three-day paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart wasn't in the Reds' Opening Day lineup in favor of Curt Casali, and he'll now miss a few more days after being placed on the paternity list. Casali and Kyle Farmer should handle the catching duties in Barnhart's absence.
Jul 24 2020Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was expected to open the season as the Reds' primary catcher, but Curt Casali ends up receiving the start Opening Day. Barnhart had a .231/.328/.380 slash line with 11 home runs last season, and he's now exclusively hitting from the left side rather than being a switch hitter.
Mar 13 2020The Reds will continue to hold voluntary workouts at their spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona, while spring training is suspended, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Barnhart, the Reds MLBPA representative, is among the Reds that will remain in Arizona for the short term. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart's wife is pregnant, so she and their young son have already gone home. "I will remain here until I'm told or given a little bit more information or clear vision on what the schedule looks like," Barnhart said. "I think after that, for me personally, I will probably go home and spend time with my family as much as possible and help take care of them as much as possible."
Feb 12 2020Barnhart will no longer be a switch hitter and will instead hit exclusively from the left side of the plate, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over the last three years, Barnhart has a .651 OPS against left-handers, but that dropped to .390 (.133/.235/.156 in 51 plate appearances) last year. With lefty-mashing Curt Casali as his backup, it's most likely that Barnhart will have limited exposure to lefties with this change.
Sep 29 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart will head to the bench for the third time in the last four games and has a .649 OPS over 23 games in September. Curt Casali will start behind the plate in the season finale.
Sep 27 2019Barnhart will sit Friday in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart hits the bench for the second straight game. Curt Casali remains the starter behind the plate.
Sep 26 2019Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 7-for-16 (.438) with one home run over his last five games. Curt Casali will start behind the dish while hitting eighth.
Sep 18 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart is just 5-for-27 (.135) at the plate this month, so a day off could give him a chance to clear his head. Curt Casali will get the start behind the plate Wednesday in Barnhart's place.
Sep 16 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup Monday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barnhart has hit just .129/.229/.129 in 12 games in the month of September. Curt Casali takes over behind the plate.
Sep 11 2019Barnhart is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .150 with zero extra-base hits in 20 at-bats this month. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
Sep 7 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be held out in favor of Curt Casali for the third day in a row. Barnhart has not ceded the starting catcher spot by any means, but the Reds have employed a strict platoon behind the plate since Monday, and Casali has benefited from the Reds facing a string of left-handed starters. Barnhart figures to be back in the lineup Sunday with the Reds scheduled to face right-hander Mike Leake.
Sep 6 2019Barnhart is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 2-for-12 with two walks and three strikeouts in five September games. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and hit seventh.
Sep 5 2019Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 2-for-11 with two walks and three strikeouts in four September games. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and hit sixth.
Sep 2 2019Barnhart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Sep 1 2019Barnhart is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Aug 31 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Aug 27 2019Barnhart isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Aug 25 2019Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Aug 18 2019Barnhart went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
Aug 15 2019Barnhart went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 17-7 loss to the Nationals.
Aug 13 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.
Aug 8 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.
Aug 6 2019Barnhart went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, three runs scored and a walk Tuesday against the Angels.
Aug 4 2019Barnhart went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two runs and two walks during a 6-4 victory against the Braves on Sunday.
Jul 30 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh.
Jul 27 2019Barnhart is not in the lineup Saturday at home against the Rockies.
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Jul 24 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.Barnhart will sit in favor of Curt Casali for the second time in four games. Casali's .298/.377/.489 line easily outpaces Barnhart's .249/.329/.350, though he's done it in a small sample of just 54 plate appearances. Barnhart has the clear edge in terms of defense behind the plate.
Jul 21 2018Barnhart is not starting Saturday against the Pirates.Barnhart is hitting a modest .249/.329/.353 with five home runs through 81 games this season. Curt Casali will draw the start behind the plate in his absence.
Jul 14 2018Barnhart isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.Barnhart is slated for a day off after making six straight starts behind the dish. He's gone 4-for-24 with one double and two RBI over that span. Curt Castillo is set to handle the catching duties with Barnhart on the bench.
Jul 6 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart will receive a day off after going 0-for-5 during Wednesday's series finale versus the White Sox. In his place, Curt Casali will handle the catching duties and bat seventh.
Jul 3 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup against the White Sox on Tuesday.Barnhart will get a standard breather following a pair of starts as Curt Casali sets up to catch Anthony DeSclafani. Over his past 12 games, Barnhart is hitting .311/.407/.422 with seven RBI. Look for him to rejoin the starting nine Wednesday.
Jun 30 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.Barnhart will get Saturday afternoon off after going 1-for-4 with a strikeout to extend his modest hitting streak to six games, though he only has a .231/.286/.385 line in that stretch. Curt Casali will start behind the plate and bat eighth in his stead.
Jun 27 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart will get a breather for the day game after starting each of the past four games behind the plate. Curt Casali will get the nod at catcher, serving as the batterymate for Reds pitcher Luis Castillo.
Jun 23 2018Barnhart went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Cubs.Barnhart began the Reds' offensive onslaught Saturday, with his home run coming in the first inning off right-hander Luke Farrell. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in his past seven games. Barnhart doesn't produce exceptionally in any area, but he receives steady playing time and chips in across most categories, making him viable in deep formats.
Jun 22 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Friday.Barnhart will receive a standard breather following three straight starts. In his absence, Curt Casali will set up behind the plate and bat seventh.
Jun 17 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.It's little more than a routine maintenance day for Barnhart after he was behind the plate for the first two games of the series. Curt Casali will serve as the Reds' catcher Sunday and bat seventh in the lineup.
Jun 13 2018Barnhart went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Royals.Barnhart clubbed a solo home run -- his fourth of the year -- off Royals closer Kelvin Herrera in the ninth to tie the game at 1-1. The backstop is now hitting .259/.342/.381 with 20 RBI and 21 runs on the year. Barnhart doesn't hit for much power -- he hit seven home runs in 370 at-bats last year -- but he gets on base and doesn't strike out at a very high rate (19.5 percent strikeout rate this year).
Jun 13 2018Barnhart is not starting Wednesday against the Royals.Barnhart is hitting a capable .259/.342/.381 on the season, with four homers in 56 games. Curt Casali will start in his place.
Jun 10 2018Barnhart went 1-for-3 with one RBI, two walks and a run scored during Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.Barnhart drove in Billy Hamilton with a single to right field in the fourth inning to tie the score at two. The 27-year-old backstop has put together a .255/.341/.365 batting line with a .706 OPS through 55 games this season.
Jun 7 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.Barnhart will receive a typical day off for maintenance purposes following three straight starts behind the plate. In his place, Curt Casali will catch Tyler Mahle and bat sixth.
Jun 2 2018Barnhart is out of Saturday's lineup against the Padres.Since the start of May, Barnhart is hitting .287/.340/.402 with one home run in 87 at-bats. Curt Casali is starting behind the dish and hitting seventh.
May 29 2018Barnhart's last five starts have come with him batting second in the lineup, where he has been 8-for-25, albeit with no walks against four strikeouts.Typically Barnhart is a pretty patient hitter, as he carries an 11.0% walk rate this year, though many of his walks in the past have come when he's been batting eighth in the lineup. If he can remain in this spot in the lineup, however, he should score more runs batting in front of Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.
May 26 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.Tony Cruz will step in to catch for starter Tyler Mahle in the second game of the series. Barnhart provides most of his value to the Reds behind the plate, but he's made real strides with the bat over the past couple seasons. The 27-year-old is hitting .323/.371/.477 in May and his season triple-slash numbers are up slightly across the board from a year ago.
May 24 2018Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Pirates.Barnhart gets the day off and will be replaced by Tony Cruz, who's slated to bat eighth. The 27-year-old backstop is hitting .266 with three home runs and 14 RBI through 42 games this season.
May 19 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart started and was 1-for-5 with a strikeout in the Game 1 victory, but it's not surprising to see him headed to the bench after the 10 inning game. Tony Cruz will take over catching duties and bat eight for Cincinnati.
May 15 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.The catcher has had a strong start to the season, hitting .286/.383/.464 with three homers through 35 games. Tony Cruz will get the start behind the plate Tuesday.
May 13 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.Barnhart has slugged a double in each of the team's past three games, but he'll be afforded the day off against Rich Hill and the Dodgers. Tony Cruz will take over behind the plate, batting seventh.
May 9 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup against the Mets on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart will receive a scheduled day off for maintenance purposes after starting the past three games, including a 3-for-4 night with a triple and one RBI on Tuesday. Tony Cruz will handle the catching duties for the series finale.
May 8 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.Barnhart will head to the bench for what appears to be a regular night off with a day game on tap Wednesday. The 27-year-old is hitting .247/.357/.376 with two homers through 30 games this season. Devin Mesoraco will start behind the dish and hit seventh in his stead.
May 8 2018Barnhart is starting at catcher and hitting seventh Tuesday against the Mets.Barnhart was originally scheduled to get the night off, but he was thrust into the lineup when the Reds traded backup catcher Devin Mesoraco to the Mets in exchange for Matt Harvey. He'll face Jason Vargas.
May 6 2018Barnhart went 2-for-4 during Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Marlins.Barnhart recorded his first multi-hit performance since April 17 against Milwaukee. He's batting .236 with seven extra-base hits and 17 walks in 29 games this season.
May 5 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.Barnhart has started 23 of the Reds' first 33 games, a fairly standard workload for a starting catcher. The 27-year-old is hitting a respectable .224/.346/.353 with a pair of home runs. Devin Mesoraco will get the start in his place.
May 2 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup against the Brewers on Wednesday.Barnhart heads to the bench after starting the past three games, including a 1-for-3 night at the dish with two walks and a run scored during Tuesday's loss. Devin Mesoraco will catch and bat sixth in the order.
Apr 28 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup Saturday against the Twins, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.He has received the bulk of the starts behind the dish so far this season, hitting .233/.318/.384 with two home runs and a decent 20:10 K:BB in 73 at-bats. Devin Mesoraco will start at catcher and hit eighth in his place.
Apr 26 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup Thursday against the Braves, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.With Devin Mesoraco (neck) ready to catch Thursday after sitting out Cincinnati's past three contests, Barnhart will receive a breather for the day game after a night game. Barnhart's offense has yet to suffer this season due to the hefty workload behind the plate, as he has delivered a respectable .250/.346/.412 line across 79 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.Devin Mesoraco will receive his seventh start of the season in Barnhart's place. Barnhart is hitting a solid .250/.348/.417 with two homers in his first 70 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2018Barnhart is starting at catcher and hitting sixth Tuesday against the Braves, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.Barnhart was originally scheduled to get the game off, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup after Devin Mesoraco was scratched with neck stiffness. The 27-year-old backstop is hitting .250/.348/.417 with two homers in 70 plate appearances this season.
Apr 22 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.Barnhart will head to the bench after starting each of the team's past three games, going 1-for-12 with four strikeouts over that stretch. Devin Mesoraco will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
Apr 17 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.Barnhart will head to the bench for a breather after starting each of the previous three games behind the dish and going 3-for-11 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored. Devin Mesoraco will pick up the start at catcher and hit sixth.
Apr 14 2018Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.The Reds' offense failed to get any traction against the Cardinals' pitching staff Saturday afternoon, as Barnhart's blast wound up being the lone run scored by Cincinnati. The starting catcher is now hitting .265 with two home runs on the season, which puts him well on pace to top his career-high home run total of seven.
Apr 13 2018Barnhart is not in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.Devin Mesoraco will get the start behind the plate for the second time in three games, though Barnhart's role doesn't appear to be under any immediate threat. The 27-year-old has been a bright spot in an otherwise struggling lineup, hitting .276/.417/.448 through 37 plate appearances.
Apr 11 2018Barnhart is not starting Wednesday against the Phillies.Devin Mesoraco will receive his third start of the season in Barnhart's place. Barnhart is off to a hot start at the plate so far this year, hitting .269/.387/.462 through eight games.
Apr 6 2018Barnhart is out of the lineup against the Pirates on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.Barnhart will occupy a spot on the bench in favor of Devin Mesoraco. Through the first week of the season, Barnhart has gone 4-for-12 with one double and three walks.
Apr 1 2018Barnhart is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals.Barnhart started the first two games of the year for the Reds, going 1-for-7 at the plate. He'll now be held out for what appears to be just a regular maintenance day, giving way to Devin Mesoraco behind the plate.
Mar 11 2018Barnhart is 7-for-17 (.412) with three home runs and seven RBI through eight spring training games.After posting a career-best .270 average and taking home National League Gold Glove honors last season, Barnhart was rewarded with a four-year, $16 million extension with the expectations that he'd enter the 2018 campaign as the Reds' primary backstop. Though the 27-year-old isn't known for his bat, his early spring results are certainly encouraging. Barnhart is a viable option in two-catcher formats and receives a slight value bump in OBP leagues due to his propensity to draw free passes (9.9 percent walk rate in 2017).
Dec 20 2017Barnhart will be the primary catcher heading into the 2018 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Coming off a terrific season that saw him win the National League Gold Glove award, Barnhart will earn the "lion's share of the playing time" according to manager Bryan Price. Due to Devin Mesoraco's inability to stay off the disabled list -- coupled with Barnhart's performance -- the Reds will utilize the former All-Star as a backup and pinch hitter in the later innings. Barnhart was rewarded with a four-year, $16 million contract in September, after slashing .270/.347/.403 with seven home runs and 44 RBI in 2017.
Sep 30 2017Barnhart is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.He is hitting .288/.365/.470 with two home runs in 66 at-bats this month. Stuart Turner will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Sep 28 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart will retreat to the bench for a breather after starting seven straight games behind the dish, going 6-for-25 (.240) with a homer over that span. Stuart Turner will take over as the team's backstop in his stead, batting eighth.
Sep 22 2017The Reds signed Barnhart to a four-year, $16 million extension Friday with a $500,000 buyout on a club option in 2022, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart's chief value rests outside the fantasy realm, as he's thrown out 44 percent of the runners trying to steal a base on him. That's the best percentage in the National League and the second-highest in the majors. He's been a valuable backup plan to talented but injury-prone Devin Mesoraco, and Barnhart lines up to be in the Reds' plans, in some form, for the next few years.
Sep 19 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.Barnhart will get the day off after catching five straight games, going 4-for-16 (.250) with a pair of extra-base hits over that span. Stuart Turner will step in behind the dish in his stead, though Barnhart should continue to see the bulk of starts down the stretch.
Sep 12 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.Stuart Turner will step in as Barnhart sits after catching three straight games. Barnhart is off to a nice start to September (8-for-21 with eight RBI) and should continue to see the bulk of the work behind the plate for the Reds.
Sep 10 2017Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and five total RBI on Sunday during the Reds' 10-5 win over the Mets.The backstop knocked two in on an eighth-inning double before leaving the yard in the ninth to drive in the other three. Barnhart will continue splitting time with Stuart Turner, though Devin Mesoraco (foot) may return before the end of the season to add another wrinkle to a typically uninspiring fantasy picture.
Sep 7 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.Barnhart will head to the bench for a breather after starting three straight games behind the dish. In his place, Stuart Turner will take over at backstop, batting eighth.
Sep 3 2017Barnhart was reinstated from the paternity list Sunday, MLB.com reports.Barnhart has missed three games since landing on the paternity list Thursday, all of which were started by Stuart Turner. With Barnhart back to primary catching duties, Turner will return to the backup role.
Aug 31 2017Barnhart has been placed on the paternity list, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart has caught the last two games for the Reds, but he'll be out of action for the series finale and will likely miss a game or two when the team heads to Pittsburgh. Chad Wallach was called up from the minors to take Barnhart's roster spot for the time being, and Wallach should split catching duties with Stuart Turner until Barnhart returns.
Aug 27 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.Barnhart will receive a breather after drawing starts behind the plate in the previous three games. Chad Wallach, who was recalled from the minors on Friday after backup catcher Stuart Turner hit the paternity list, will draw his first MLB start as the batterymate for Tyler Mahle, who he had previously caught at Triple-A Louisville.
Aug 23 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.Barnhart will get the day off after starting four consecutive games. Stuart Turner will serve as the Reds' backstop Wednesday while Barnhart gets some rest.
Aug 9 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Barnhart has been occupying an even heavier workload behind the plate than usual with Devin Mesoraco on the paternity list, but he'll get an opportunity to rest Wednesday with No. 3 catcher Stuart Turner stepping in behind the plate. The Reds had handed Barnhart starts in five of the previous six games, during which he went 5-for-15 with a home run and three walks.
Aug 8 2017Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Padres.It was his fourth homer of the year, and second in 21 games
Aug 7 2017Barnhart will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Padres, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Though Devin Mesoraco was able to return last week from a multi-game absence due to a knee injury, he left the team Monday to witness the birth of his child and was placed on the paternity list, meaning he could be unavailable for the next three games. That should allow Barnhart to enjoy another full slate of starts this week, which has been par for the course of late. Monday's game will mark the 10th time in 12 contests that Barnhart has been behind the dish.
Jul 30 2017Barnhart will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Marlins.With Devin Mesoraco (knee) hurting again and considered day-to-day, Barnhart will check in behind the plate for the fourth time in five games. Even if Mesoraco doesn't require a trip to the disabled list for his latest injury setback, the Reds aren't eager to give him a heavy workload over the final two months of the season, so he and Barnhart should roughly split the starts behind the plate the rest of the way.
Jul 18 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart has started the past seven games, but he'll hit the bench after two straight hitless showings. Stuart Turner will pick up a start in his stead.
Jul 6 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart will take a seat after catching five of the past six games for the Reds. In his place, Stuart Turner is making a rare start behind the plate while batting eighth.
Jul 5 2017Barnhart will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday against the Rockies.Barnhart had already been behind the plate in four of the Reds' last five games, but Devin Mesoraco's (shoulder) return to the disabled list officially means that he'll be locked into primary catching duties until further notice. Mesoraco's latest setback with the shoulder is said to be unrelated to the prior issue that required surgery, but given Mesoraco's history as a slow healer, don't be surprised if Barnhart retains an everyday role coming out of the All-Star break. Barnhart is batting a career-best .279 with 17 extra-base hits (but only one home run) in 196 plate appearances this season.
Jul 2 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.Barnhart still finds himself behind Devin Mesoraco on the depth chart, but with the Reds eager to limit the latter's workload behind the plate following back-to-back injury-riddled seasons, Barnhart will play more than most backup catchers. In fact, Barnhart started the first two games of the series, going 1-for-6 with a walk and an RBI.
Jun 20 2017Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Rays.He's started three straight games and five of the last eight, as Devin Mesoraco's struggles at the plate have opened the door for Barnhart to reclaim some of his lost playing time. The 26-year-old is hitting .316 (6-for-19) with three doubles over that stretch and certainly isn't hurting his chances of seeing steady at-bats going forward, but his value will likely remain tied to what Mesoraco does or doesn't do rather than Barnhart's own performance.
Jun 7 2017Barnhart has hit .284/.433/.766 in 67 at-bats since late April.The switch-hitting catcher has slowly been losing playing time ever since former All-Star Devin Mesoraco made his 2017 debut off the disabled list in late April. However, since then, Barnhart's batting average on the season has increased from .250 to .268 with an on-base percentage increase from .297 to .333. He remains the back up catcher in Cincinnati for the time being, but either the competition or the extra rest time has allowed him to produce better than what he did over the first month of the season.
May 13 2017Barnhart is out of Saturday's lineup against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart has been losing playing time to Devin Mesoraco lately, as Saturday will mark the third time over the last four games that he's given way to Mesoraco behind the dish. For the year, Barnhart has a .263 batting average and .656 OPS.
May 4 2017Barnhart is behind the plate and batting eighth for the Reds Thursday.He's giving Devin Mesoraco a breather. Barnhart has ceding the majority playing-time role to Mesoraco as the Reds continue working the latter back into the fray following his injury absence.
May 3 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The writing was on the wall for Barnhart's starting opportunities to take a hit after Devin Mesoraco was activated from the disabled list last Thursday, and now that Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second day in a row, it appears as though he's settled into backup duties behind the plate. With a .269 average, three RBI and five runs in 75 plate appearances, Barnhart hasn't offered much value outside of two-catcher leagues this season, and his fantasy utility will only take a further hit now that his starts will become more scarce.
Apr 24 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosencrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.It appears to be just a normal day off for Barnhart. The 26-year-old catcher has gotten off to a solid start this season while filling in for the injured Devin Mesoraco, slashing .275/.327/.333 in 57 plate appearances. He'll most likely be back behind the plate by the end of the series.
Apr 20 2017Barnhart is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart has proved to be a productive fill-in for the injured Devin Mesoraco (hip), collecting hits in his past three games to raise his batting average to .282 on the season. He'll head to the bench for a night off, with Stuart Turner assuming catching duties in his stead.
Apr 14 2017Barnhart is not in the Reds' starting lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee.It seems to be a routine day off as Stuart Turner takes over the backstop. Barnhart has been swinging a hot bat to open the season, in the form of a .296 batting average, but has just one RBI while hitting out of the eighth spot.
Apr 12 2017Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs against the Pirates on Wednesday.Barnhart has delivered credible production as the Reds' primary catcher with Devin Mesoraco on the DL; it hasn't been impressive for fantasy purposes, but the Reds surely appreciate it.
Apr 9 2017Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.It looks to be little more than a routine day off for Barnhart, who caught the first two games of the series. Stuart Turner will be behind the plate for the second time this season, working as the battery mate for starting pitcher Scott Feldman.
Apr 6 2017Barnhart is not in the Reds' lineup Thursday.The starting backstop gets a breather in this day game following a night outing. Stuart Turner will slide in behind the plate and bat eighth.
Apr 2 2017Barnhart will serve as the Reds' Opening Day starter at catcher. He's set to bat eighth in the order Monday against the Phillies.With Devin Mesoraco (hip) placed on the 10-day disabled list to begin the season in order to pick up more at-bats at extended spring training, Barnhart should be ticketed for everyday duties behind the dish for at least the first few weeks of the season. While Barnhart doesn't bring much power to the table, he's slashed a respectable .257/.323/.379 in 420 plate appearances in 2016, which could make him a decent roster option in NL-only or two-catcher formats while he's seeing regular starts.
Mar 12 2017Barnhart (back) will catch and bat sixth in the lineup in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Barnhart hadn't played since Tuesday while battling a sore back, but all he needed was a few days off to recover from the issue. The 26-year-old is expected to open 2017 as the primary backup to Devin Mesoraco.
Mar 9 2017Barnhart is out of Thursday's lineup with lower-back stiffness but, according to manager Bryan Price, should play this weekend, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.The issue doesn't appear serious, though it's worth watching as third-stringer Stuart Turner takes his place. Barnhart is likely to make the Opening Day roster if healthy and start most games while the Reds preserve Devin Mesoraco early in the season. If the latter can handle a starter's workload as the campaign wears on, however, Barnhart will lose plenty of reps. He may help fantasy owners in two-catcher mixed leagues during the spring, though.
Mar 2 2017Barnhart is going to play often early in the 2017 season, but he's expected to return to backup duties if Devin Mesoraco proves he can handle a starter's workload, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Long-term fantasy planners may have some difficulty reading the tea leaves on this situation. Barnhart is probably the safer selection to start the campaign, though a healthy, active Mesoraco has much more upside, especially with home runs. Of course, the latter holds plenty of risk. If fantasy players in two-catcher leagues can handcuff this situation, that could save a lot of headaches, though that plan doesn't always lead to a comfortable roster.
Feb 21 2017Barnhart is working on his pitch-framing skills this spring, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart isn't necessarily a bad receiver, but he was rated by Baseball Prospectus as costing the Reds 4.4 runs last season. That puts him a little below average, but not so egregious that it will cost him much playing time.
Feb 13 2017Barnhart will split catching duties with Devin Mesoraco, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Manager Bryan Price says he expects Mesoraco to play no more than "50 to 60 percent on the front end of the season," which could spell good news for Barnhart. The young catcher failed to capitalize on his opportunities last season, slashing .257/.323/379 in 115 games behind the plate. Nonetheless, with Mesoraco easing back into catching activities, Barnhart should have further chances to impress in a part-time role.
Feb 6 2017The Reds don't anticipate bringing in another veteran catcher, instead relying on Barnhart and Devin Mesoraco's return from injury.That likely rules out free agent Matt Wieters. Mesoraco's status is still up in the air - he's on track with his rehab but hasn't been rigorously tested yet. So that means that Barnhart could still have a pretty heavy workload in 2017.
Sep 25 2016Barnhart is out of Sunday's lineup against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Over the last 14 games, Barnhart has hit a dismal .182/.237/.252, bringing his batting average down to .251 for the year. He'll sit out Sunday while Ramon Cabrera starts behind the plate.
Sep 16 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates.He has started 10 of the last 13 games behind the dish for Cincinnati. Ramon Cabrera will get the start at catcher and hit eighth Friday.
Sep 9 2016Barnhart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.Barnhart caught the past four games, so he'll head to the bench to rest for a day. Ramon Cabrera will fill in behind the dish in his stead.
Sep 4 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.Barnhart returned to the lineup from a hand injury to start the first two games of the series, but will take a seat in favor of Ramon Cabrera behind the plate in Sunday's finale.
Sep 2 2016Barnhart (hand) is back in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.The hand issue kept Barnhart from two entire series (six starts in total) but he will return to his role as the Reds' primary catcher Friday. He's proven a capable fill-in for Devin Mesoraco this season, posting a .260 average with seven homers, 36 RBI and 26 runs scored -- numbers good enough to put him just inside the top 20 at the position in terms of earned fantasy value.
Aug 31 2016Barnhart (hand) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, c. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart continues to nurse the same hand injury that's robbed him of the previous five games. With rosters set to expand, the Reds aren't likely to make a DL move, but Barnhart remains without a firm return timetable. Ramon Cabrera will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday.
Aug 31 2016Barnhart (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Angels, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart will continue to sit out while Ramon Cabrera starts behind the dish. The Reds have Thursday off, so consider Barnhart day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener against the Cardinals.
Aug 30 2016Barnhart (hand) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Make it five straight absences for Barnhart, who will be replaced behind the plate Tuesday by Rafael Lopez. With rosters set to expand in a couple days, there shouldn't be a need to put Barnhart on the DL, but a possible return date remains up in the air. He has not appeared off the bench in any of the team's last four games.
Aug 29 2016Barnhart (hand) is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.Monday marks the fourth consecutive game that Barnhart has sat out with a sore hand. As of now, the Reds haven't indicated the severity of his injury or if Barnhart will need a stint on the DL. With Barnhart out of Monday's game, Ramon Cabrera will start behind the dish and hit ninth for the Reds.
Aug 28 2016Barnhart (hand) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart will remain out of the lineup with a sore hand, giving way to Ramon Cabrera behind the dish. Until further notice, consider Barnhart day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Angels.
Aug 27 2016Barnhart (hand) is not in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Barnhart was scratched from Friday's lineup due to soreness in his hand, and he'll remain out Saturday as Ramon Cabrera gets another start behind the plate. Continue to consider Barnhart day-to-day until the team says otherwise.
Aug 26 2016Barnhart has been scratched from Friday's lineup, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.A reason for Barnhart's scratch was not immediately provided. Ramon Cabrera is now slated to catch and bat eighth against Diamondbacks right-hander Braden Shipley.
Aug 26 2016Barnhart was scratched from Friday's lineup with right hand soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Ramon Cabrera will catch for starter Brandon Finnegan with Barnhart unable to go. Barnhart's status for the rest of the weekend is up in the air. The Reds do not currently have a third catcher on the 40-man roster.
Aug 24 2016Barnhart is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers.Barnhart had a solid showing Tuesday night, going 1-for-3 with a double and RBI. He's started Cincinnati's last three games, so they'll give him the night off and put Ramon Cabrera behind the plate.
Aug 18 2016Barnhart is not on the lineup card for Thursday's series finale against the Marlins.Likely just a scheduled day off for Barnhart, he will cede duties behind the plate Thursday to Ramon Cabrera, who will bat seventh for the Reds. Barnhart should rejoin the lineup Friday when Cincinnati welcomes the Dodgers to town.
Aug 17 2016Barnhart went 1-for-3 with a walk and a first-inning grand slam, his seventh homer of the season, in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.Barnhart's big blast in the first inning extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games. The catcher is batting .357 (15-for-42) with two homers during the streak, and .308 over his last 37 games to raise his batting average from .238 to .267. Barnhart, 25, is playing regularly for the first time this season, a necessity since late April when Devin Mesoraco was lost for the season because of left shoulder surgery.
Aug 14 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.Barnhart has started five straight and seven of the last eight overall for Cincinnati, but he'll get a maintenance day Sunday afternoon. Ramon Cabrera will man the backstop in his stead.
Aug 7 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.It's a regular day off for Barnhart, who will get the afternoon finale to rest after starting the first two games of the series. Ramon Cabrera will man the backstop in his stead.
Aug 4 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.After six consecutive starts behind the plate, Barnhart will take a seat for the early matchup Thursday. Ramon Cabrera will man the backstop in his stead.
Aug 2 2016Barnhart hit his sixth homer of the year in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. He also drew two walks.For the season Barnhart is now hitting .254/.320/.389, which is still somewhat underwhelming, yet an improvement and decent enough at a watered down catcher's position. He's been roughly around the 20th most valuable catcher this season, according to RotoWire's Earned Auction Value tool.
Jul 26 2016Barnhart is not in the Reds lineup on Tuesday against the Giants, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Barnhart should be back in the lineup on Wednesday when the Reds take on left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Giants. The 25-year-old has continued to get better each month, hitting a very respectable .308 in 52 July at-bats. Ramon Cabrera will get the start behind the plate for the Reds on Tuesday.
Jul 24 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.After starting behind the plate the previous two days, Barnhart will get the afternoon in the series finale, as Ramon Cabrera assume catching duties. Barnhart is in the midst of a productive July, during which he's hit .313 to go with three homers, 12 RBI and a stolen base.
Jul 22 2016Barnhart went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk Friday against the Diamondbacks.Branhart's fifth bomb of 2016 extended the Reds' lead to 4-2 in the sixth inning of a home win. He's now homered in back-to-back starts, and he's slashing .266/.328/.402 in 231 at-bats on the year.
Jul 16 2016Barnhart is not in Saturday's lineup against Milwaukee.Barnhart gets a day off every couple of days, so being out of Saturday's lineup isn't anything unusual. Ramon Cabrera will be taking over his spot behind the plate and batting eighth.
Jul 6 2016Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a three-run blast in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Cubs.Barnhart's homer off Trevor Cahill in the seventh, his third home run of the season, not only put Cincinnati back ahead but continued his personal hot stretch. In 14 games since June 18, the switch-hitting catcher is batting .348 (16-for-46) with eight RBI. On the current road trip, he is 8-for-20.
Jul 3 2016Barnhart had a second big game in a row Saturday, going 3-for-4 with the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning against the Nats.Barnhart also added a stolen base and got on-base a fourth time via a hit-by-pitch. He's hitting the ball with a little more authority this year, raising his ISO from .074 to .108, but even with that improvement he's a low-end offensive catcher.
Jul 3 2016Barnhart is outof the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.Barnhart collected the game-winning hit Saturday, so he'll be rewarded with a day off Sunday afternoon. Furthermore, Saturday marked his fourth start in a row, so the backstop was likely due for a regular day of rest. Ramon Cabrera will take over behind the plate for the afternoon matchup.
Jul 1 2016Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a double and RBI in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Nationals.He plated Adam Duvall with a second-inning single, although Barnhart was then thrown out at second attempting to advance. The 25-year-old has been swinging a hot bat over the last 10 games, hitting safely in eight of those contests, along with four doubles, three RBI and five walks.
Jun 28 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds' front office reports.After starting back-to-back games, Barnhart will give way to Ramon Cabrera behind the plate and in the No. 8 spot. Neither catcher has provided much pop, but Barnhart does own a respectable .249 batting average and .318 on-base percentage, albeit with just two homers, 12 RBI and 14 runs in 54 games (196 plate appearances).
Jun 26 2016Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Padres.His big April is a distant memory, and Barnhart is now hitting just .247/.314/.351 on the season, but as the Reds' starting catcher, he still chips in just enough offense to have value in deeper formats.
Jun 25 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Saturday's contest with San Diego, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Barnhart has been the everyday catcher for the Reds this season, but having made starts there five of the last six games, he'll get a breather Saturday. In his place, 26-year-old Ramon Cabrera will assume duties behind the plate. Barnhart, who's 4-for-30 (.133) over his last nine games, will likely be back out there Sunday for the final game of the series.
Jun 23 2016Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres.Barnhart has started the past four games, and will get a day off Thursday as Ramon Cabrera will man the catching duties. He had a rough road trip, going 3-for-27 at the plate, but the 25-year-old has provided a consistent presence behind the plate for the Reds this season.
Jun 17 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.This will be the second time in the last three games that Barnhart will get the day off in favor of Ramon Cabrera. The 25-year-old has struggled recently, going 0-for-14 in his last four starts. On the season, Barnhart is hitting .239 with two home runs and 10 RBI and will likely be back in the lineup for Saturday's game.
Jun 15 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.Barnhart will get the day off in favor of Ramon Cabrera after going 0-for-9 with two strikeouts over the past two days against Atlanta. The Indianapolis native is hitting .247 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and 14 runs scored this season.
Jun 12 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.Consider it a typical maintenance day for Barnhart, who was behind the plate for the first two games of the series, going 3-for-6 with a double and a walk. Ramon Cabrera will spell him at catcher Sunday.
Jun 9 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.Barnhart will get the day off after going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and one RBI on Wednesday. He has been especially effective against left-handed pitching this season, hitting .355 with two home runs.
Jun 3 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds' front office reports.Barnhart will get the day off after starting Thursday's game against the Rockies. In his place, Ramon Cabrera will man the catching duties and bat eighth in the lineup. Barnhart has started five of the last six games for the Reds, and will likely be back behind the plate Saturday.
Jun 1 2016Barnhart is not in the lineupfor Wednesday's game against the Rockies.Barnhart will get a rest after catching four consecutive days in games against the Brewers and Rockies. The 25-year-old is hitting .240/.292/.339 with one home run and nine RBI this season and will likely be back behind the plate Thursday.
May 27 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.Barnhart will get the day off as Ramon Cabrera will man the catching duties and bat eighth for the Reds on Friday. Throughout the 2016 season, Barnhart has been reliable filling in for Devin Mesoraco (season-ending shoulder injury) batting .234/.274/.336, but has not brought any pop to the lineup with only one home run and eight RBI during 107 at-bats.
May 22 2016Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.Barnhart started 10 of the last 11 games, and all of the last five, behind the plate, so manager Bryan Price decided it was time for a day off Sunday. Ramon Cabrera will serve as the Reds' starting catcher in Barnhart's place.
May 16 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Monday against the Indians, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Following the shoulder injury to Devin Mesoraco, Barnhart became the primary catcher for Cincinnati, but he'll get a day off Monday after catching four games in a row. Ramon Cabrera will take his place behind the plate for Monday's matchup.
May 12 2016Barnhart had a double and a triple in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates, raising his line to .279/.329/.426 over 68 at-bats.With Devin Mesoraco out for the season, Barnhart will be the Reds' primary catcher, with little in the organization on the way to unseat him. He slugged just .326 last year, with only 12 extra-base hits in 242 at-bats. He now has seven extra-base hits already this year.
May 8 2016Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.Barnhart was behind the plate for the first three games of the series, but will sit for the afternoon finale. Ramon Cabrera will man the backstop in his stead.
May 4 2016Barnhart is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds' front office reports.Barnhart started the last five games behind the plate, but he will get the day off Wednesday with the Reds and Giants playing a day game following a night game. Ramon Cabrera will get the start Wednesday in Barnhart's place.
Apr 26 2016Barnhart collected two hits -- including a double -- and scored a run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.the 25-year-old doesn't play everyday, but he's been very productive to start the young season. He's got an impressive .355/.412/.419 slash line and will likely find his way into the lineup more often if he keeps hitting.
Apr 20 2016Barnhart drove in the game-winning run Wednesday against the Rockies and had two hits with two RBI for the day.Barnhart has done the most with his chances so far this season and is now hitting .348/.423/.391. He also made a big defensive play in the win.
Apr 14 2016Barnhart is in the lineup and hitting eighth for Thursday's game against the Cubs.Barnhart will receive his second consecutive start while Devin Mesoraco continues to deal with right leg tightness. The Indianapolis native has filled in nicely for the Reds, hitting .444/.545/.444 in 11 plate appearances this season.
Apr 8 2016Barnhart got the start at catcher on Friday and went 3-for-3 with two runs against the Phillies.Barnhart replaced Devin Mesoraco in the starting lineup and reached base in all four of his at-bats. The start came in order to give Mesoraco a chance to rest as he's coming off an injury-riddled season last year.
Sep 30 2015Barnhart isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs.Barnhart continues to receive every third day off, and that's the case again Wednesday. Brayan Pena will once again replace him behind the plate, batting eighth for the Reds.
Sep 27 2015Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.Barnhart was behind the plate for the previous two games of the series, so he'll just be given the afternoon off as Brayan Pena picks up the start at catcher.
Sep 14 2015Barnhart is out of the lineup Monday against the Giants.With Brayan Pena (hamstring) still out with injury, Ramon Cabrera will take over behind the plate Monday and bat eighth. It seems to be just a day of rest for Barnhart and he certainly could be back on the field Tuesday.
Sep 11 2015Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.Barnhart is still the starting catcher in Cincinnati, but having multiple backups will limit his starts down the stretch. September call-up Ramon Cabrera will receive his his second start behind the plate.
Aug 30 2015Barnhart is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.He's become the primary backstop for the Reds over the past few weeks, but Barnhart will sit Sunday while Brayan Pena gets the nod behind the plate in Milwaukee.
Aug 12 2015Barnhart was a bright spot in a bad loss for the Reds on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.Barnhart has started three of the last four games for the Reds and might continue to get more time down the stretch as they evaluate whether they can carry him as the backup behind Devin Mesoraco next year. He's hitting .259/.338/.353 on the season.
Jul 11 2015Barnhart is out of the lineup against the Marlins on Saturday, John Fay of the Cincinnati Inquirer reports.Brayan Pena will make his first start since Tuesday, hitting sixth in the order. Barnhart manned the backstop in the first two games of the series, going 0-for-7 while batting in the seven-hole in both contests. In his last 11 appearances, the 24-year-old has managed just three extra-base hits, all doubles, and seen his average dip over 50 points since the start of July.
Jun 28 2015Barnhart picked up another hit Sunday in the conclusion of Saturday's suspended game before getting lifted for a pinch-runner. He ended up going 2-for-2 with a walk in the game.Barnhart plays good defense and his .284/.341/.459 line is more than adequate for a backup catcher. It doesn't do much for our fantasy purposes because of his sporadic playing time, but the combo of Barnhart and Brayan Pena in place of Devin Mesoraco hasn't hurt the Reds.
Apr 30 2015Barnhart started and homered in his second consecutive game Thursday night against the Braves.Barnhart hasn't hit more than six homers in a calendar season (combined between High-A and Double-A in 2012), so this power outburst was completely unexpected. Brayan Pena hasn't exactly torn it up while Devin Mesoraco has been out, so it wouldn't be a total shock if Barnhart earned more starts in the next week to 10 days while Mesoraco can't catch.
Apr 29 2015Barnhart went 1-for-2 with his first homer and a walk Wednesday in a loss to the Brewers.Barnhart was making just his third start behind the plate since being recalled. He's gone 2-for-9 in his limited duty, and how long he stays up with the Reds is entirely contingent on how long it takes Devin Mesoraco (hip) to get healthy.
Apr 17 2015Barnhart was recalled by the Reds on Friday.The 24-year-old glove-first catcher will serve as the Reds' third catcher with Devin Mesoraco a little banged up. He has the least fantasy upside of the trio, and will likely be sent back to Triple-A once Mesoraco is fully healthy.
Mar 23 2015Barnhart was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.Barnhart made his major league debut last season, slashing .185/.241/.241 in 21 games after a September call up. The 24-year-old entered the spring behind Devin Mesoraco and Brayan Pena on the team's depth chart behind the plate, so he was unlikely to crack the big league roster to start the season.
Sep 1 2014The Reds called up Barnhart from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.Barnhart has been up multiple times this season, but he might get more than the standard third catcher playing time over the final months, with the Reds dropping out of the race.
Aug 9 2014Barnhart was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.Brayan Pena is nursing some hamstring tightness, so Reds brought Barnhart back up for some emergency depth behind the plate. In three prior stints with the big club this season, Barhart went just 5-for-33 (.152 average) with one homer in 12 games. Donald Lutz was optioned in the corresponding move.
Jul 11 2014Barnhart was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.Barnhart will move down to make room for Carlos Contreras and Curtis Partch on the active roster for the Reds. The team still has two catchers on the roster with Devin Mesoraco and Brayan, so the move makes sense for a team that is looking to add arms to the bullpen. The Reds will be a man short on the bench, however, with just 12 hitters on the roster.
Jul 6 2014Barnhart was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.Barnhart will take the roster spot of Brayan Pena while he's on paternity leave. Devin Mesoraco will continue to be the Reds' primary catcher, but Barnhart may get a few at-bats in Pena's absence. He'll likely return to Triple-A once Pena is back with the team.
May 18 2014Barnhart was sent down to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.The return of Devin Mesoraco from the disabled list left no further incentive for the Reds to hold on to Barnhart, who went 3-for-28 (.107) in his first taste of big-league action. He'll be the top candidate for a callup if another injury strikes Mesoraco or backup Brayan Pena.
May 6 2014Barnhart went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.Barnhart got the start because Brayan Pena had a sore hamstring and because manager Bryan Price liked Barnhart's chemistry with Reds starter Homer Bailey. This likely suggests that Barnhart will get at least one more start with Bailey on the mound before Devin Mesoraco returns from the DL.
May 2 2014Barnhart hit his first MLB homer Thursday against Milwaukee starter Marco Estrada.The 23-year-old backstop's never shown much hitting ability in the minors -- just 13 homers and a .262 average in 357 games -- so this is nothing to get overly excited about, but he'll get some at-bats here and there while Devin Mesoraco's out.
Apr 26 2014Barnhart was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.A hamstring strain pushed Devin Mesoraco to the DL, necessitating Barnhart's callup. The 23-year-old made his major league debut earlier this season, and is 2-for-8 with two singles on the year. He'll likely play second fiddle to Brayan Pena for the time being.
Apr 7 2014Barnhart was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Mark Sheldon of the MLB.com reports.Barnhart's demotion is a corresponding move to accommodate Devin Mesoraco's (oblique) activation from the disabled list. During his first stint in the majors, the 23-year-old Barnhart supplied two singles, while striking out twice, in eight at-bats.
Apr 6 2014Barnhart had his first two major league hits in Saturday's loss to the Mets.He's still likely to get sent down to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, once Devin Mesoraco is ready to return from the DL, but Barnhart had two starts this week.
Apr 2 2014Barnhart will make his first career start Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.When Devin Mesoraco (oblique) hit the DL, Barnhart was recalled to serve as the backup catcher behind Brayan Pena, but it's looking like Mesoraco could be back before the end of the week. Barnhart will get at least one start, but he's hit just .243 with five homers in 139 games at the Double-A level, so he doesn't make for a very interesting option in daily leagues.
Mar 30 2014Barnhart was recalled by the Reds on Sunday, MLB.com reports.Barnhart is expected to back up Brayan Pena to begin this season, especially with Devin Mesoraco sorting out an oblique issue. However, when Mesoraco is healthy, it's certainly possible that Barnhart could be sent down, so his slight fantasy value could be short-lived.
Mar 29 2014Barnhart will break camp with the Reds, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.Barnhart's inclusion on the roster provides a strong hint that Devin Mesoraco (oblique) will open 2014 on the disabled list. Barnhart will presumably back-up Brayan Pena for now, then head to the minors once Mesoraco is ready.
Mar 24 2014Barnhart might begin the season on the major league roster if Devin Mesoraco's oblique puts him on the DL.Barnhart was added to the 40-man roster in the fall, which is why he and not Corky Miller would be the more logical addition. Barnhart isn't much of a hitter, but gets high praise for his defensive work in the minors.