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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jacob Barnes is a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher who was recently recalled by the Los Angeles Dodgers from Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 15, 2026, due to Blake Snell's elbow injury. Barnes was previously designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on May 6 after limited MLB success. He made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2021 (0-3, 5.92 ERA). In Triple-A Iowa/Oklahoma City this season, Barnes has posted a 3.04 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP across 26.2 innings (7 games, 4 starts) with 27 strikeouts and 12 walks. His one 2026 MLB appearance with the Cubs (April 13) resulted in 4 runs allowed over 3 innings. Over six minor league seasons, Barnes is 27-24 with a 3.86 ERA.
Strengths
- + Solid Triple-A performance in 2026 (3.04 ERA, 1.22 WHIP)
- + Good strikeout rate in minors (27:12 K:BB ratio in recent stint)
- + Veteran pitcher with professional experience since 2017 draft
- + Left-handed pitcher provides roster flexibility
- + Claimed by Dodgers organization suggesting organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB track record (0-3, 5.92 ERA with Twins in 2021)
- - Struggled in 2026 MLB debut with Cubs (4 runs in 3 innings)
- - Multiple organizational moves and demotions in 2026 season
- - Age 30 with limited MLB success suggests limited upside
- - Career minor league record is mediocre (27-24, 3.86 ERA)
About
Jacob Barnes is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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