Dodgers to keep three catchers, but that could change Wednesday.

Austin Barnes

Austin Barnes will remain on the Dodgers’ roster as the third catcher. (David Crane/Staff photographer)


The Dodgers activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 15-day disabled list prior to Saturday’s game and optioned outfielder Chris Heisey to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

That means Austin Barnes will remain with the Dodgers as a third catcher and utility infielder  — for now, though manager Don Mattingly said there will be more moves coming soon.

“We have that split doubleheader (against the Rockies) on Tuesday,” he said. “Part of that process and thinking Barnes is also a guy capable of playing infield and catch, but also pinch-hit for the catching spot.”

Barnes was added to a major-league roster for the first time last Saturday. He collected his first major-league hit the next night.

“It’s good to see how this is played up here,” he said. “It’s just like any other baseball. It’s a good first taste. I’ve learned a lot from Ellis and (Grandal).”

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J.P. Hoornstra covers the Dodgers, Angels and Major League Baseball for the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News and Redlands Daily Facts. Before taking the beat in 2012, J.P. covered the NHL for four years. UCLA gave him a degree once upon a time; when he graduated on schedule, he missed getting Arnold Schwarzenegger's autograph on his diploma by five months.