The Los Angeles Dodgers cut two of their longest-tenured players in the span of a week. Backup catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment, and utility man Chris Taylor was released.
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The Dodgers made it clear the player cuts were a business decision amid a tight NL West race. Both veterans were used sparingly this season.
This season, Barnes was slashing .214/.233/.286 with two RBIs and an OPS of .518 across 44 plate appearances.