Austin Barnes was behind the plate for all or part of the former closer's three All-Star seasons in Los Angeles, and the high praise offered on social media Wednesday was well-deserved.

The Dodgers designate longtime catcher Austin Barnes to make room for on of their top prospects, Dalton Rushing.

At the same time as Rushing's new beginning, the end came for Austin Barnes. The longest-tenured position player on the team was designated for assignment after 11 seasons and two World Series championships. Barnes, the backup catcher to Will Smith, was hitting .214 with three doubles and two RBI.