Los Angeles Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman spoke to the media about DFA'ing the longest tenured player on the roster, Austin Barnes, and the excitement surrounding prospect Dalton Rushing.

At the same time as Rushing's new beginning, the end came for Austin Barnes. The longest-tenured position player on the team was designated for assignment after 11 seasons and two World Series championships. Barnes, the backup catcher to Will Smith, was hitting .214 with three doubles and two RBI.

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained why the Dodgers chose to designate longtime catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.