TUCKER BARNHART NEWS

Option exercised The Tigers exercised Barnhart's $7.75 million club option for 2022 on Sunday.

Impact As expected, the Tigers will keep Barnhart for 2022 after acquiring him from Cincinnati on Wednesday. Though he lacks the offensive potential of Eric Haase, Barnhart is touted for his defense and figures to be Detroit's primary catching option next season. The 30-year-old is a competent hitter himself, having slashed .247/.317/.368 with seven home runs and 48 RBI in 2021.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer, Arenado, Blackmon, Profar keep deals, don't go free

Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar declined to opt out of their contracts to become free...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Free Press On Day 1 of the offseason, the Detroit Tigers didn't hold back. They traded for Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to begin a busy winter.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

The Tigers get Tucker Barnhart, and Al Avila makes an early offseason statement The Tigers begin the offseason with a splash in trading for Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tucker Barnhart: It's bittersweet to leave Cincinnati Reds Longtime Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart was traded to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

How Detroit Tigers landed Tucker Barnhart, and what the trade means for other catchers Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said he "identified Tucker (Barnhart) as one of our top priorities, if not the top priority" this of...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Reds trade veteran C Tucker Barnhart to Tigers for prospect

The Cincinnati Reds have traded Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers for infield prospect Nick Quintana

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler, Freeman, Correa among 160 free agents who hit market

World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves are among 160 players who became free agents as an uncertain offseason started with a...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds net 3B prospect Quintana for Barnhart Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Minor League infielder Nick Quintana from the Detroit T...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers acquire catcher Tucker Barnhart in deal with Reds On Wednesday, Detroit worked a trade with Cincinnati for two-time Gold Glove winner Tucker Barnhart. The Tigers will send\u00a0third-base pr...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers acquire catcher Tucker Barnhart in trade with Cincinnati Reds The Detroit Tigers didn't wait long to make a splash, as general manager Al Avila traded for Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Acquired by Tigers Barnhart was traded from the Reds to the Tigers in exchange for infielder Nick Quintana on Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The 30-year-old appeared in 116 games for Cincinnati in 2021 and slashed .247/.317/.368 with seven home runs, 48 RBI and 41 runs during that time. After spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Reds, he's likely in line to serve as Detroit's primary catcher in 2022, even though Eric Haase hit 22 home runs in 2021. Barnhart has a $7.75 million team option for 2022, and the Tigers intend to exercise it, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds see bright spots in 2021 despite late-season fade

The Cincinnati Reds fell apart down the stretch and fell out of playoff contention but there were more than a few positive developments this season

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 30-year-old will finish the season on the bench for the third time in the final four games with Tyler Stephenson receiving another start. If he doesn't make an appearance off the bench Barnhart will finish 2021 with a .247/.317/.368 slash line, seven homers, 21 doubles, 48 RBI and 41 runs in 388 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Barnhart went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat second.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds

Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates ove...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Wednesday Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Barnhart went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games. Tyler Stephenson will take his place at catcher while Delino DeShields serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moving on? Barnhart reflects on Reds tenure CHICAGO – As he warmed up on the field and played catch with starting pitcher Reiver Sanmartin on Monday before the Reds played the Pirates,...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sitting Sunday Barnhart is on the bench Sunday against the Nationals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barnhart is hitting .096 in his last 10 games after consecutive hitless performances Friday and Saturday. Tyler Stephenson starts behind the dish and catches Sunday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soto homers twice, boosts average to .325, Nats beat Reds

National League batting leader Juan Soto homered in consecutive innings, and the Washington Nationals pushed the Cincinnati Reds further from playoff contention with a 3-2 win in t...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Barnhart will sit Thursday against Washington.

Impact Barnhart will rest after starting five straight games behind the plate. Tyler Stephenson will take over for him, catching Luis Castillo.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Barnhart had started each of the last five games, and he went 3-for-18 with an RBI and five strikeouts during that time. Tyler Stephenson will return to the lineup at catcher and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6

Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Thursday Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Most of the lefty-hitting Barnhart's off days typically come when Cincinnati opposes lefty starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Thursday against right-hander Connor Overton in the series finale due to the Reds and Pirates getting together for a day game after a night game. Tyler Stephenson will bat sixth and catch for Tyler Mahle.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE