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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Charlie Barnes, a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher, was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Chicago Cubs on May 9, 2026, and recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 15 to provide rotation depth following Blake Snell's placement on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow. Barnes had a brief stint with the Cubs in 2026, appearing once on April 13 against Philadelphia, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) in 3 innings. At Triple-A Iowa/Oklahoma City this season, he posted a 3.04 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 27:12 K:BB ratio in 26.2 innings across 7 games (4 starts). Barnes spent four seasons pitching in South Korea for the Lotte Giants (2021-2025) before signing a minor league contract with Chicago in January 2026. His career MLB record stands at 0-3 with a 6.15 ERA in 10 appearances (8 starts) from his 2021 stint with the Minnesota Twins.
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A performance with 3.04 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 2026
- + Solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (27:12 K:BB) in Triple-A
- + Experienced international pitcher with 4 seasons in KBO (3.58 ERA in 94 starts)
- + Provides depth for Dodgers rotation amid injuries
- + Left-handed pitcher adds versatility to roster
- + Recently claimed and recalled suggests organizational confidence
About
Charlie Barnes is a sp for the San Diego Padres.
Player Overview
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San Diego Padres
Recent News
Dodgers recalled RHP Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
May 17, 2026
Jack Dreyer on injured list, Dodgers call up Chayce McDermott & Paul Gervase
May 17, 2026
Dodgers Place Jack Dreyer On 15-Day Injured List
May 17, 2026
Blake Snell has loose bodies in elbow, expected to miss a while
May 16, 2026
Dodgers placed LHP Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list with loose bodies in his elbow.
May 15, 2026