Mets Sign Two-Time World Series Champion Austin Barnes to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets have signed veteran catcher Austin Barnes, a two-time World Series winner with the Dodgers, to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation. The 36-year-old, known for his defensive prowess, appeared in just 13 games for the Dodgers last season before being released, followed by a brief minor league stint with the Giants. Barnes will compete for the Mets' third-catcher spot, behind Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, with limited chances to make the Opening Day roster if the top two remain healthy.