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Veteran MLB catcher Tucker Barnhart, who spent 12 seasons in the league and won two Gold Gloves, is retiring after a career that included stints with multiple teams, including a brief time with the Dodgers' Triple-A team in 2023. Despite never playing in an MLB game for the Dodgers, he has decided to retire at age 34, ending a notable career with a .241 batting average and 53 home runs.
Tucker Barnhart has elected free agency after passing through waivers unclaimed following his brief stint with the Rangers, where he served mainly as a backup catcher and appeared in 8 games. With extensive MLB experience, he is now seeking new opportunities, likely at the minor league level.
The Winter Meetings had a slow start with little happening on Monday, likely due to the ongoing decision processes of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Cubs President Jed Hoyer was absent due to a personal matter, but it is unclear what the reason was. The Draft Lottery will take place today, with the Cubs having a small chance of getting the top pick. Kris Bryant will be moving to first base for the Rockies, adding more pressure to his bat. The Astros and Diamondbacks are interested in Tucker Barnhart, which could save the Cubs money if he gets a big league deal. MLB will not change rules for 2024 after the Angels' salary dump last year.
Nick Lodolo saved his start and the game for the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lodolo allowed a run and loaded the bases in the first inning, but found his breaking ball as the game went on and limited his pitch count to complete five innings. Reds leadoff hitter Jonathan India, designated hitter Kevin Newman, and left fielder Jake Fraley hit homers to build a four-run lead. Reliever Buck Farmer and closer Alexis Díaz closed out the game for the Reds. Lodolo's changeup, which he developed during spring training, proved to be a viable third pitch.