Austin Barnes Expected Back On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Austin Barnes Expected To Return From Injured List

Barnes Has Been Out Since June 20th With A Groin Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to get a boost to their lineup on Thursday when catcher Austin Barnes is expected to be activated from the injured list.

Barnes has been out since June 20th with a groin injury, but he has been rehabbing at the team's alternate training site in Oklahoma City and is now ready to return.

Barnes is a key part of the Dodgers' offense and defense, and his return will be a welcome addition to the team.

• Barnes is a .255 hitter with 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.
• He is also a strong defensive catcher, with a .987 fielding percentage.
• Barnes' return will give the Dodgers a much-needed boost, as they are currently in a tight race for the NL West division title.

The Dodgers are currently 5 games back of the San Francisco Giants in the NL West, but they are still in contention for a wild-card berth.

Barnes' return will give the Dodgers a much-needed boost as they look to make a run at the playoffs.