March 26, 2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected veteran catcher
Tucker Barnhart's contract Monday and designated pitcher
Peter Strzelecki for assignment in a corresponding move. This means that Barnhart will serve as backup to
Gabriel Moreno to start the season. The 33-year-old is a two-time Gold Glove winner and can provide experience and leadership off the bench. However, he has hit just .217 this spring and has never been much of an offensive fantasy option.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
January 22, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher
Tucker Barnhart, who was signed to a minor-league deal this offseason, will compete with
Jose Herrera to be the backup to everyday catcher
Gabriel Moreno. Barnhart, 33, is a two-time Gold Glove-winning backstop and can provide experience and leadership off the bench, but he hit just .202/.285/.257 with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and his offensive production has dipped over the last two seasons. If he makes the team out of spring training, the D-backs would only have to pay him the league minimum. The Cubs are paying Barnhart $3.25 million as part of a deal he signed prior to the 2023 season. His agreement with Arizona includes an opt-out clause at the end of spring training if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
January 10, 2024
Newly-signed catcher
Tucker Barnhart will reportedly compete with 26-year-old
Jose Herrera to serve as the backup catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. While
Gabriel Moreno has the starting spot, it is not yet determined who will serve as the backup, and the team could even bring in another backstop to add into the mix. Neither player offers much offensive upside, but the 32-year-old Barnhart is known for his defensive prowess. Regardless, it sounds as though both players will have the opportunity to win the role.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: Steve Gilbert - MLB.com
January 3, 2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent catcher
Tucker Barnhart agreed to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training, per FanSided's Robert Murray. The 32-year-old veteran slashed just .202/.285/.257 with one home run and nine RBI in 123 plate appearances last season with the Cubs. However, Barnhart brings defensive prowess with him, having earned a pair of Gold Glove awards throughout his career. As such, he may be in the mix for the backup catcher role with the Diamondbacks. While his defensive skills may help the team out this season, his recent lack of offensive production makes him an afterthought in fantasy leagues.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: Robert Murray - FanSided.com
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