Dodgers Catcher Gets Brutal Health Update

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Maren Angus-Coombs | Last updated Sep 16, 2024 5:13 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers have another fracture to report.

Austin Barnes told Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register he had X-rays on his left big toe which showed a new fracture in a different spot from last month's fracture.

Barnes was activated from his first fracture on Aug. 29. He only missed eight games.

#Dodgers Austin Barnes said he had X-rays on his left big toe. They showed a new fracture in a different spot from last months fracture
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 16, 2024

Barnes was removed from Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to a left big toe contusion.

Barnes started at catcher and played four innings before being pinch-hit for in the top of the fifth. This move was puzzling at the moment because he had just been hit on the left hand by a swing from Jorge Soler, which was ruled as catcher interference.

Barnes is now facing a very similar issue with his left big toe. The first injury occurred when he was hit by a pitch during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The backup catcher was placed on the 10-day injured list but was activated once he was eligible. At that time, Roberts noted that Barnes' future availability would depend on how well he managed and played through the ongoing discomfort.

As of Monday, Barnes has played in 52 games (39 starts) and is hitting .261/.327/.306 with three doubles, one home run, and 11 runs batted in.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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