Impact Barnhart started Saturday and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, though he still has a respectable .259 batting average for the season. He'll get Sunday's series finale off, with Eric Haase taking over catching duties.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TUCKER BARNHART #16 - CATCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
0 HR •
6 RBI •
.173 AVG
0 HR
6 RBI
.173 AVG
Day off Sunday Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Sitting for Game 2 of twin bill Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Barnhart will take a seat after catching nine innings and striking out in all three of his plate appearances in the Tigers' 3-2 win in the first game of the day. Eric Haase replaces him behind the dish.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Barnhart will sit Saturday against the Dodgers.
Impact Barnhart has just two hits in his first seven games of the year but has since gone 8-for-20 in his last six games. He'll get a rest Saturday as Dustin Garneau takes over behind the plate.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records two hits in loss Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Barnhart isn't really driving the ball, as he only has one double and no home runs so far this season. However, the catcher is finding ways to reach base, as he's batting .278 to go along with a .366 on-base percentage. Singles and walks aren't the most exciting, but Barnhart is at least providing some fantasy value, especially because he's locked into a regular role with the Tigers.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Correa gets 3 hits; Twins top Tigers to go 6-0 in homestand
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Not starting Wednesday Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Impact Barnhart will get a breather after he went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts in his last two appearances. Eric Haase will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two-hit effort in loss Barnhart went 2-for-4 with with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
Impact Barnhart had two of Detroit's seven hits on the day, including his first double of the season. The two-hit effort pushed the catcher's batting average to .259, which would actually be his best mark since hitting .270 for the Reds back in 2017. Barnhart will continue to be more valuable for his defensive work, with some occasional offensive production here and there.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Sunday Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Barnhart rested in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader but will return to action Sunday. The veteran catcher has yet to really get going with a .574 OPS and no home runs or RBI through nine games, though he should continue to see regular playing time with Eric Haase on hand to spell him. Haase is starting in left field Sunday.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting for night game Barnhart is not in the lineup for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnhart went 2-for-5 in the afternoon game. He'll sit against southpaw Austin Gomber in the nightcap, as he did against the three previous lefties the Tigers faced this season.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against southpaw Barnhart is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees.
Impact He'll head to the bench with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the Yankees. Barnhart appears to be in a strict platoon to start the season. The righty-hitting Eric Haase gets the start behind the dish.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.
Impact Barnhart went 1-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while serving as a starter in each of the last three games. However, Dustin Garneau will start behind the dish and bat eighth against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting against lefty Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact The quick turnaround for Tuesday's 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch in addition to Boston starting a lefty (Rich Hill) likely explains why Barnhart -- a switch-hitter who is more comfortable batting from the left side -- is taking a seat. Dustin Garneau will fill in behind the dish for Barnhart, who has only produced one hit through nine plate appearances but has been masterful in guiding the Tigers' young pitching staff. Barnhart's game-calling savvy was a key reason why right-hander Matt Manning delivered the best start of his young career in Monday's 3-1 win.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnhart drew the start behind the dish Friday and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Eric Haase will start behind the dish and bat seventh after homering on Opening Day.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
For new Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart, knowledge is power Barnhart, a two-time Gold Glover, craves information. The Tigers want him to keep spreading his knowledge, too.
APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Open to extension Barnhart said he would be open to an extension with the Tigers, though no formal contract talks have taken place, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnhart was traded to the Tigers in November, and the team then exercised his club option for 2022. However, the catcher is open to sticking around past this season, and the organization has expressed some interest in finding a deal as well. For the time being, Barnhart will look to make a good first impression with his new team in the hopes of increasing the value of a potential new contract.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers spent big money in offseason to be relevant
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MARCH 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM
India, Stephenson need to carry more of the load for Reds
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Active Tigers add to rotation, sign RHP Michael Pineda
Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that’s been active before and after the 99-day lockoutMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers' Tucker Barnhart says recommitting to switch-hitting is a priority, not a gag LAKELAND, Fla. — Tucker Barnhart had the media scurrying to his Baseball-Reference page Tuesday morning.
MARCH 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Picking switch hitting up again Barnhart said Tuesday he intends to resume switch hitting this season after batting exclusively from the left side over the past two seasons, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Barnhart's stalwart defense behind the plate and skills as a game caller were likely the main reasons why Detroit dealt for him earlier in the offseason, but the 31-year-old sounds like he'll eager to round out his game on the offensive end. Coming off two straight seasons with an OPS under .700 while hitting from the left side, Barnhart is hoping that the rededication to switch hitting will yield better results at the plate. Switch hitting may earn Barnhart some additional playing time against lefty starting pitchers, but he's still likely to do most of his damage while batting from the left side. For his career, Barnhart has produced a .722 OPS versus righties, compared to a .583 mark against lefties.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Star slugger Cabrera, Tigers start spring with a new outlook
Miguel Cabrera showed up Sunday morning for the start of his 20th spring training camp in the majors, his 15th with the Detroit TigersMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit TigersDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Tigers, Báez agree to $140 million, 6-year deal
Javier Báez has agreed to a $140 million, six-year contract with Detroit, giving the Tigers a dynamic bat for the middle of their orderNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
