Dodgers Claim Cubs Pitcher, Move Tommy Edman to 60-Day IL

Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Edman (25) takes live batting practice prior to the game Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said that Edman is not where he needs to be running-wise yet as the team looks to ease him in.

Most importantly, the Dodgers are more than fine to have Edman take his time with Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim holding their own.

The battle between the two infielders is still ongoing. Kike Hernandez and Mookie Betts are returning soon, which will likely lead to Santiago Espinal being designated for assignment, but one of Kim, Freeland, or Alex Call will also need to go down.

What does Charlie Barnes bring to the Dodgers?

Barnes is a 30-year-old minor-league journeyman who has already made his MLB debut, but he has not achieved any sustained success.

He had a 5.92 ERA over nine games, eight of which were starts, and threw a total of 38 innings for the Minnesota Twins.

After a poor run in the majors, Barnes moved to the KBO in Korea, where he pitched for three years before returning stateside to join the Cincinnati Reds.

Barnes struggled in Triple-A with the Reds, leading to more time overseas before getting a shot with the Cubs in 2026.

He had a 3.04 ERA in seven games for the Cubs’ Triple-A team, and an injury crisis in the majors prompted the team to give him a call-up. He pitched in one game, throwing three innings and allowing three earned runs.

The Cubs designated him for assignment after his major league outing, and now, the Dodgers have added him to the fold as their 29th pitcher, either on the 40-man roster or the injured list.