Dodgers’ Max Muncy Opens Up on ‘Tough’ Austin Barnes DFA

The Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many by designating longtime catcher Austin Barnes for assignment Wednesday. While the move was a glaring signal of the team’s intentions about winning another championship, the departure of a veteran like Barnes came as a shock to the system for his teammates.

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Third baseman Max Muncy spoke about the loss of a clubhouse leader, and the reality of baseball being a business.

“I feel like when you look at some of the pillars in this clubhouse, he would be one of them,” Muncy said to The Athletic. “Just a guy who brought so much to this team off the field that you…