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There was some interesting news revealed on Monday that featured a player in the Texas Rangers organization. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, veteran catcher Tucker Barnart is set to suddenly retire from professional baseball.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Former Gold Glove catcher to retire

Former Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart is set to retire.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Two-time Gold Glove winner elects free agency

The Rangers announced that catcher Tucker Barnhart has elected free agency. That indicates that he has passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment over the weekend.

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Rangers place two-time All-Star on injured list

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Rangers to select Barnhart, designate Dunning for assignment

Rangers to select Tucker Barnhart, designate Dane Dunning for assignment

The Rangers are going to select catcher Tucker Barnhart to their roster, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. That will give them some help behind the plate as Kyle Higashioka battles hamstring tightness.

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Rangers agree to contract with ex-Reds catcher

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Rangers sign second veteran catcher in as many weeks

The deal includes an invitation to the Rangers’ big league Spring Training camp, and he will earn $1M if he makes the Texas roster.

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NL Central Rival Sign Former Cubs Catcher to Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have brought Tucker Barnhart a little closer to home, as the former Chicago Cubs catcher signed a minor-league deal with the Reds on Tuesday, per his MLB.com page.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Reds Reunite With Veteran Catcher on Minors Deal

Catcher Tucker Barnhart has signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. This comes after he was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks last month.

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Reds reunite with former two-time Gold Glove winning catcher

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 6

Cincinnati Reds Bringing Back Familiar Face, Signing Tucker Barnhart to Minor League Deal

The Reds are signing veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart to a minor league contract according to Jon Heyman. Barnhart, 33, spent the first eight years of his career in Cincinnati (2014-21), winning two Gold Glove Awards.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10, 2024

Diamondbacks release two-time Gold Glove winner

The D-backs have released veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart following last week’s DFA.

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Former Dodger Designated for Assignment By NL West Rival

Former Los Angeles Dodgers minor league catcher Tucker Barnhart has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, via the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 30, 2024

Diamondbacks DFA catcher Tucker Barnhart

In preparation for Gabriel Moreno’s return from the IL next week, the Arizona Diamondbacks have designated catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27, 2024

Tucker Barnhart's Understated Impact on the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Tucker Barnhart before the 2024 season to fill the role of backup catcher. He competed in spring with other candidates for the position such as Jose Herrera.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 25, 2024

Diamondbacks Add Tucker Barnhart to Roster Ahead of Opening Day

After releasing Jose Herrera over the weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks have officially added Tucker Barnhart to their active roster. In order to accommodate this addition, Arizona designated 29-year-old RHP Peter Strzelecki for assignment.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 24, 2024

Diamondbacks Send Herrera to Triple-A, Tucker Barnhart Sole Backup Catcher

Bringing the camp roster down to 30 players, the Arizona Diamondbacks have opted to send catcher Jose Herrera to Triple-A Reno and have reassigned infielder Kevin Newman to Minor League camp.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 15, 2024

Tucker Barnhart Making Strong Push for Backup Catcher Position

The Arizona Diamondbacks knew that they couldn't go into this season without trying to upgrade their backup catcher position. Gabriel Moreno isn't able to catch all 162 games.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 7, 2024

Diamondbacks 2024 Player Projections: Tucker Barnhart

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 11, 2024

Diamondbacks sign veteran C Tucker Barnhart

Last week, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed two-time Gold Glove Award winner Tucker Barnhart to a minor league contract, which also includes an invite to spring training next month.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 6, 2024

Dodgers Minor League Free Agent Joins NL West Rival on MiLB Deal

Former Los Angeles Dodger catcher Tucker Barnhart has found a new home within the NL West. Barnhart will head down the I-10 East and join the Arizona

MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 4, 2024

Tucker Barnhart Signing Minor League Contract With Diamondbacks

Late last August, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran catcher Tucker Barhnahrt to a Minor League deal, providing the organization with some depth amid struggles at Double-A for Diego Cartaya, who was the third catcher on the 40-man roster at the time.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3, 2024