The Dodgers are calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing and designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

The Dodgers designated Austin Barnes for assignment and replaced the veteran catcher with top prospect Dalton Rushing.

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden applauded the Los Angeles Dodgers for releasing Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes in favor of younger prospects.

The Dodgers designate longtime catcher Austin Barnes to make room for on of their top prospects, Dalton Rushing.

A busy few days of roster changes for the Dodgers, including saying goodbye to the longest-tenured position player, and saying hello to the club’s top prospect.

Los Angeles Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman spoke to the media about DFA'ing the longest tenured player on the roster, Austin Barnes, and the excitement surrounding prospect Dalton Rushing.

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained why the Dodgers chose to designate longtime catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran catcher Austin Barnes for assignment and called up top prospect Dalton Rushing to join the team’s 40-man roster.

The Dodgers part ways with the longtime catcher, who won two World Series in 11 seasons in LA, and promote their top minor-league prospect to take his place.

The Dodgers announced that they have selected catching prospect Dalton Rushing to their roster. Fellow catcher Austin Barnes has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported the Rushing promotion prior to the official announcement while Robert Murray of FanSided relayed the Barnes DFA.