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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
30-year-old left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Chicago Cubs on May 10, 2026. Barnes made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2021 (0-3, 5.92 ERA, 1.63 WHIP in 9 games). With the Cubs in 2026, he appeared in one game on April 13 against Philadelphia, allowing 3 earned runs over 3 innings before being optioned to Triple-A Iowa. He was designated for assignment on May 6 and subsequently claimed by the Dodgers. In Triple-A Iowa this season, Barnes posted a 3-1 record with a 3.04 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 7 games (4 starts). Over six minor league seasons, he is 27-24 with a 3.86 ERA, primarily as a starting pitcher.
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A performance in 2026 (3-1, 3.04 ERA, 1.20 WHIP)
- + Improved control metrics compared to MLB debut
- + Veteran pitcher with 6 seasons of minor league experience
- + Left-handed pitcher provides roster flexibility
- + Claimed by contending Dodgers organization
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB debut with Twins in 2021 (0-3, 5.92 ERA, 1.63 WHIP)
- - Struggled in Cubs appearance (3 earned runs in 3 innings on April 13)
- - Frequently shuttled between majors and minors
- - Age 30 with limited MLB success
- - Designated for assignment after brief Cubs tenure
About
Zach Barnes is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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