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.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran catcher Austin Barnes for assignment and called up top prospect Dalton Rushing to join the team’s 40-man roster.