TRES BARRERA NEWS

Heads back to minors The Nationals optioned Barrera to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Barrera's demotion sets the stage for top catching prospect Keibert Ruiz to join the Nationals' 26-man roster ahead of Monday's series opener with the Phillies. Ruiz's arrival will leave fewer opportunities to go around for Riley Adams, who had been handling the larger portion of a timeshare behind the plate with Barrera. Over 107 plate appearances with the big club this season, Barrera has hit .264 with two home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro's early homer lifts Marlins past Nationals

Jorge Alfaro homered and singled, rookie Bryan De La Cruz had three hits, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-5

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera scheduled to start for Miami against Washington

The Marlins will roll out Edward Cabrera to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals will give Josiah Gray the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in win Barrera went 3-for-4 with a homer, two singles and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact Barrera provided one of two big swings for Washington on Tuesday when he took Miami starter Jesus Luzardo deep in the fourth inning for a two-run homer. The Nationals' catcher is now 8-for-17 in four games against the Marlins this season.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barrera's three hits help Nationals extend Marlins' skid

Tres Barrera homered and the Washington Nationals beat the reeling Miami Marlins 5-1

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich drives in 6 runs, powers Brewers past Washington 9-6

Christian Yelich had a grand slam in the eighth inning, a solo shot in the first and finished with six RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 9-6 victory over the Washington N...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Barrera isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Barrera will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to work in a timeshare at catcher. Riley Adams will remain behind the dish and bat eighth.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Tuesday Barrera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Barrera will be on the bench for the second straight game, but since he caught each of the previous three contests before that, he at least appears to be in a timeshare behind the dish with Riley Adams. Since rejoining Washington in late July, Barrera has gone 6-for-34 (.176 average) with three RBI and a run in 11 games.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Barrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Barrera caught each of the Nationals' previous three games, so he'll just be getting a breather for the series finale. The 26-year-old's recent workload would suggest he's viewed as the team's No. 1 backstop ahead of Riley Adams, who will catch for starting pitcher Paolo Espino on Sunday.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for Game 1 of twin bill Barrera is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Barrera will be on the bench for the front end of the twin bill while Riley Adams catches for Washington, but the 26-year-old should start behind the plate for the second game. While the Nationals wait for veteran Alex Avila (calf) to come off the injured list, Barrera and Adams are likely to remain locked into a timeshare at catcher.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Barrera is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mets, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Barrera has just one hit in his last 19 at-bats dating back to July 31. He'll sit for the second time in three games Tuesday as Riley Adams works behind the plate.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

As No. 1 catcher, Barrera feels 'like a leader' ATLANTA -- When the Nationals recalled Tres Barrera from Triple-A Rochester in early July, he was set to play a part-time role. Replacing an...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Not in Saturday's lineup Barrera isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Barrera went 0-for-6 with a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts across the last two games. Riley Adams will start at catcher and bat eighth.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall helps Braves beat Nats 8-4, move closer in NL East

Adam Duvall drove in three runs with two hits and the Atlanta Braves turned a catcher’s interference call into a three-run rally to beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 for their four...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto, Hoskins help streaking Phils rally past Nats 7-6

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AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Barrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After working behind the plate in both of the Nationals' last two games, Barrera will give way to Riley Adams, who was one of two catcher prospects Washington acquired prior to last week's trade deadline. Expect manager Dave Martinez to distribute the starts between Barrera and Adams relatively equitably, unless one of the two performs dramatically better than the other.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Barrera is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The 26-year-old started the past three games and will receive the day off Sunday. Barrera should continue to see regular starts down the stretch for Washington following the departure of Yan Gomes ahead of the trade deadline.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals defeat Cubs 4-3 after both sell off at deadline

Josh Bell and Luis García homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to cap a day when both franchises completed trade deadline teardowns

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled as 27th man Barrera was recalled from Triple-A Rochester as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Barrera was sent down Wednesday, but he'll start behind the plate in the second game of Thursday's twin bill. The 26-year-old has hit .323 with a home run, two doubles, four runs and two RBI since the All-Star break.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to minors The Nationals optioned Barrera to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Barrera's demotion comes after the Nationals had their game Wednesday against the Phillies postponed due to 12 positive COVID-19 cases within the Washington organization. Since Barrera is being optioned rather than placed on the COVID-19 injured list, he seemingly isn't one of the four players who has reportedly tested positive for the virus. Instead, the Nationals' decision to send Barrera back to the minors could signal that one of the team's two injured catchers -- Yan Gomes (oblique) and Alex Avila (calf) -- may be ready to return from the IL when Washington and Philadelphia return to action Thursday with a doubleheader. Barrera had been serving as Washington's No. 1 backstop since the All-Star break, slashing .323/.382/.484 through 10 second-half games.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Barrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barrera gets a much-needed day off after he went 7-for-23 with three extra-base hits (one home run, two doubles) while catching in each of the Nationals' last six games. Rene Rivera will replace him behind the dish Sunday, but Barrera should continue to see the bulk of the starts at the position until one of Yan Gomes (oblique) or Alex Avila (calf) returns from the injured list.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row

Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 for their third straight win

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tres Barrera hit his first career home run with a bat borrowed from his best friend Barrera, has shown a flash of potential as a replacement catcher for the Nationals.

JULY 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Swats first homer Barrera went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and another run scored during Monday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Barrera collected his first career long ball with a 410-footer against Ross Detwiler in the second inning. The 26-year-old backstop has seen an uptick in playing time with Yan Gomes (oblique) and Alex Avila (calf) on the shelf. Across eight games so far, he's hitting .304/.360/.522.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Barrera is not in the lineup Friday against the Padres, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Barrera has been seeing plenty of action with Yan Gomes (oblique) and Alex Avila (calf) sidelined, but he won't start the first game of the second half. Rene Rivera signed with the Nationals earlier in the day and will start Friday. Barrera and Rivera should split playing time behind the plate until Gomes or Avila is healthy.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE