Jacob Andrew Barnes (born April 14, 1990) is an American professional

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organization. He has previously played in

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, and

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. He made his MLB debut in 2016.

Career

Amateur career

Barnes graduated from

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. He enrolled at

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and played

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for the

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. In 2011, his junior year, he had a 1–4

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with a 4.58

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(ERA) in 55

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. He was drafted by the

in the 14th round of the

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and he signed.

Milwaukee Brewers

After signing, Barnes made his professional debut with the

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where he was 2–1 with a 2.12 ERA in 29 relief innings pitched. In 2012, he played for the

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where he pitched to a 4–7 record and a 3.84 ERA in 25 games (seven starts), and in 2013, he pitched with the

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where he was 9–6 with a 3.08 ERA in 21 games (14 starts). Barnes began 2014 with Brevard County, and after compiling a 1.23 ERA in 7 innings, he was promoted to the

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and he finished the season there with a 2–6 record and 4.26 ERA in 23 games (21 being starts). In 2015, he pitched for the

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where he compiled a 4–5 record and a 3.36 ERA in 39 games including six starts. The Brewers added Barnes to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season. He began 2016 with the

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. After posting a 1.21 ERA over 17 games for the Sky Sox, the Brewers promoted Barnes to the major leagues on June 2, 2016. He made his major league debut the next day, and spent the remainder of the season with Milwaukee. In 26 innings pitched in relief, he was 0–1 with a 2.70 ERA. In 2017, Barnes returned to Milwaukee and posted a 3–4 record and a 4.00 ERA in 73 relief appearances in his first full major league season. Barnes returned to Milwaukee's bullpen to begin 2018. However, after pitching to a 12.00 ERA in his first four outings in May, he was optioned to Colorado Springs on May 12. He was recalled on May 27. On August 1, 2019, Barnes was designated for assignment after posting an ERA of 6.86 in innings.

Kansas City Royals

On August 3, 2019, Barnes was claimed off waivers by the

. Barnes was designated for assignment on November 4 and was released on November 6.

Los Angeles Angels

On January 22, 2020, Barnes signed a minor league deal with the

. On July 23, 2020, Barnes had his contract selected to the 40-man and active rosters. He pitched to a 5.50 ERA over 18 games for the Angels in 2020.

New York Mets

On October 30, 2020, Barnes was claimed off waivers by the

. In 19 appearances for the Mets, Barnes struggled to a 6.27 ERA in 18 innings of work before being designated for assignment on June 14, 2021.

Toronto Blue Jays

On June 19, 2021, Barnes was traded to the

in exchange for Troy Miller. Barnes was designated for assignment by Toronto on July 26 after posting a 6.00 ERA in 9 appearances with the team. On August 2, Barnes was outrighted to the Triple-A

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. On September 29, Barnes was re-selected to the 40-man roster. Barnes was again designated for assignment on October 20, and elected free agency two days later.

Detroit Tigers

On December 1, 2021, the

signed Barnes to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. After initially being sent to minor league camp during spring training, Barnes was called back to the major league camp and made the opening day roster. On June 13, 2022, the Tigers designated Barnes for assignment. He was released by the Tigers on June 18, 2022.

Seattle Mariners

On June 22, 2022, the

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signed Barnes to a minor league contract. He was promoted to the major league roster on July 9. He was designated for assignment on July 11 without appearing in a game for Seattle. He cleared waivers and elected free agency on July 18.

Detroit Tigers (second stint)

On July 26, 2022, the

signed Barnes to a minor league contract. He was then assigned to the

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. He was given his release on August 26.

New York Yankees

On August 31, 2022, the New York Yankees signed Barnes to a minor league contract. He pitched for the

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. The Yankees promoted Barnes to the major leagues on October 1. He was designated for assignment the next day and outrighted back the RailRiders on October 4. On October 24, Barnes elected free agency.

Texas Rangers

On January 18, 2023, Barnes signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. He made 13 appearances for the Triple-A

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, working to a 2.21 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 1 save in 20 innings of work. Barnes was released by the Rangers on May 21.

Philadelphia Phillies

On May 30, 2023, Barnes signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 11 games for the Triple–A

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, he posted a 4.15 ERA with 12 strikeouts and 1 save in 13 innings of work. On July 10, Barnes was released by Philadelphia.

St. Louis Cardinals

On July 19, 2023, Barnes signed a minor league contract with the

organization. In 11 games for the Triple–A

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, he posted a 1.53 ERA with 16 strikeouts in innings pitched. On August 22, the Cardinals selected Barnes' contract, adding him to the major league roster. In 13 games for St. Louis, he recorded a 5.93 ERA with 18 hits and 8 strikeouts in innings pitched. Following the season on October 30, Barnes was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Memphis. However, Barnes subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.

Washington Nationals

On February 16, 2024, Barnes signed a minor league contract with the

. After seven scoreless appearances for the Triple–A

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, Barnes was added to Washington's major league roster on April 23. In 63 appearances for Washington, Barnes compiled an 8-3 record and 4.36 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 66 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On February 17, 2025, Barnes signed a minor league contract with the

. On March 27, the Blue Jays selected Barnes' contract after he made the team's

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roster. In 6 appearances for Toronto, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 9.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 8 innings of work. Barnes was designated for assignment following the promotion of Paxton Schultz on April 20. He elected free agency after clearing waivers on April 22. On April 26, Barnes re-signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league contract.

Personal life

Barnes is married to his wife, Sophia, and the couple has two children: Lily and Maisy. Maisy was born on May 13, 2016. Lily Isabella was born on July 29, 2022.

References

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