Diamondbacks Part Ways with Two-Time Gold Glove Winner

The D-backs have released veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart after designating him for assignment last week, according to the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. He is now a free agent. Barnhart, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks in January. He is technically in the second season of a two-year, $6.5 million contract he…

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Cubs Acquire Backup Catcher; Debut Set Against Former Team

After designating veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment this week, the Chicago Cubs quickly replaced him by signing catcher Tomas Nido to a major league contract. This move followed the New York Mets’ decision to designate Nido for assignment after activating Francisco Alvarez from the injured list, where he had been recovering from a torn…

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