Scouting Report: Charlie Barnes
San Diego Padres | SP
Overall
Summary
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
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