Scouting Report: Jacob Barnes
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
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)
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