Former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes has signed a deal with the New York Mets ahead of the 2026 season. pic.twitter.com/euogoREMc8 — New York Mets (@Mets) January 29, 2026Barnes will head to one of L.A.’s biggest rivals on a minor league deal. More news: Giants’ New Signing Eager to Face Dodgers This SeasonApr 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) against the New York Mets before the start of game at Dodger Stadium. After he was DFA’d by the Dodgers, he signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants in late June. In 13 appearances split between the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Giants and Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, he went 8-for-39 with two RBIs.