The Dodgers did not tender a contract to right-hander Yimi Garcia, making him a free agent, while signing left-hander Scott Alexander and catcher Austin Barnes to one-year deals before Monday’s nontender deadline. The Dodgers can negotiate contracts with those players to avoid going through arbitration later in the winter. With Russell Martin on the free-agent market, Barnes is currently projected to serve as the backup catcher behind Smith next season. Top prospect Keibert Ruiz may play a role and the Dodgers could also acquire catching depth this offseason. The 30-year-old Alexander compiled a 3.68 ERA in 28 games before going on the injured list with left forearm inflammation in June.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 03, 2019 05:12 UTC