Los Angeles Dodgers made an important decision in Austin Barnes‘ contract for the 2025 Major League season. After being crowned champions of the World Series, the Los Angeles organization begins to make its first moves in order to defend its crown and the first of them is with the experienced catcher.
It only lasted one day of tranquility in the Dodgers offices. After a great celebration in Chávez Ravine, the “dodgers” have already begun to put together their roster for the next Major League campaign. On this occasion, the Los Angeles organization managed to exercise an important option with receiver Austin Barnes.
Dodgers make decision with Austin Barnes
According to information from Robert Murray, MLB Insider, the Los Angeles Dodgers exercised the club option of catcher Austin Barnes. The “dodgers” will be paying the mask approximately $3.5 million dollars for the 2025 MLB season. In this way, the mask returns with the organization for its eleventh season.
Austin Barnes continues his great career with the Dodgers. Although in recent years he has become the backup of the Los Angeles team, he is an important piece in the clubhouse, since he is called the captain. His great career, leadership and camaraderie are essential for the “dodgers”.
Throughout his career, Austin Barnes has won two World Series rings. In addition, he has managed to connect 329 hits, hit 35 home runs, drove in 160 runs and has an OPS of .663. But, without a doubt, he has stood out more for his great ability to guide the pitchers behind the plate.
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