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The Dodgers claimed LHP Charlie Barnes from the Chicago Cubs. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred IF\/OF Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Barnes has spent part of two seasons in the MLB<\/a> with the Minnesota Twins (and Cubs).<\/p>\n He had pitched in one game for the Cubs this season (before getting designated for assignment).<\/p>\n Over 10 career MLB games, the 30-year-old has gone 0-3 with a 6.15 ERA.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5.0 scoreless innings from Charlie Barnes! <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Getty<\/span>Charlie Barnes #85 of the Minnesota Twins throws in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals<\/a> at Kauffman Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media:<\/p>\n Bill Shaikin:<\/a> \u201cRoster flexibility: The Dodgers now control 29 pitchers, either on their 40-man roster or the 60-day injured list.\u201d<\/p>\n @DodgersNation:<\/a> \u201cBREAKING: The Dodgers have transferred Tommy Edman to the 60-day IL 🚨 They have claimed LHP Charlie Barnes from the Chicago Cubs in his place. Barnes, 30, was designated for assignment on May 6 after appearing in one game for the Cubs.\u201d<\/p>\n Adrian Medina:<\/a> \u201cNot surprising, but the Dodgers move Tommy Edman to the 60-day IL. Every time updates had been requested on Edman, Dave Roberts would give more or less the same answer on his condition.\u201d<\/p>\n @DodgersTailgate:<\/a> \u201cThe Dodgers claimed LHP Charlie Barnes from the Cubs. To make room on the 40-man roster, Tommy Edman was moved to the 60-day IL. Barnes, 30, was the Twins 4th-round pick in 2017. He\u2019s appeared in 10 MLB games in his career and 94 games in the KBO. He has two option years remaining.\u201d<\/p>\n Getty<\/span>Charlie Barnes #85 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the first inning during their game against the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> at Great American Ball Park on August 04, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Dodgers come into Saturday as the first-place team in the National League West with a 24-14 record in 38 games.<\/p>\n They are 5-5 over their last ten games (but 13-6 in 19 games at Dodger Stadium).<\/p>\n Following two more games against the Braves, the Dodgers will remain at home to host the San Francisco Giants<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSocial Media Reacts To Barnes Claim<\/h2>\n
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