Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the team’s decision to designate Austin Barnes for assignment.

After nearly a decade as a steady presence behind the plate, Austin Barnes’ time with the Los Angeles Dodgers has come to an emotional end, at least for now. The veteran catcher was designated for assignment this week,

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Dalton Rushing and let veteran catcher Austin Barnes go LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing’s phone rang at 1 a.m. Wednesday, startling the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect and worrying him that it wasn’t anything good.