Dodgers recall C Smith, demote Barnes

The Los Angeles Dodgers swapped catchers on Friday, sending Austin Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalling Will Smith. This will be Smith's third stint with the Dodgers on the season. The 24-year-old rookie has appeared in nine games, batting .269 with three home runs and six RBIs. In 61 games at Triple-A, he had 20 homers and 54 RBIs while batting .269.

Barnes, 29, played in 70 games with Los Angeles, batting .196 with five home runs and 23 RBIs. In five seasons with the Dodgers, he has a career average of .227. --Field Level Media

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