Barnes was called up to the majors for the first time on August 7,2012.[3] On May 27,2013,Barnes hit the Astros first walk off hit of the season. He hit a ground rule double to deep right field,scoring Ronny Cedeno,as the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 3 to 2.[4] On July 19,2013,Barnes hit for the cycle,including an inside-the-park home run. One teammate at the time,Jose Altuve,became the next Astro to hit for the cycle on August 28,2023.[5]
Colorado Rockies (2014–2016)
On December 3,2013,Barnes was traded to the Colorado Rockies with pitcher Jordan Lyles for outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later.[6] On June 14,2014,he struck a two-out,two-run inside the park home run off the San Francisco GiantsSergio Romo to lead the Rockies to a 5-4 victory.[7] On July 25,2016,Barnes was designated for assignment.[8] In three years in Denver,Barnes batted .249/.295/.376 with 10 home runs in 703 plate appearances. He was released on September 12,2016.
On December 16,2016,Barnes signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[9] In 109 games for the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes,he batted .276/.331/.420 with 11 home runs,49 RBI,and 15 stolen bases. Barnes elected free agency following the season on November 6,2017.[10]
Cleveland Indians (2018)
On November 30,2017,Barnes signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.[11] He was assigned to Triple–A Columbus Clippers to begin the 2018 season.
The Indians purchased Barnes's contract on September 4,2018. Barnes was outrighted to the minors on November 1,2018;Barnes rejected the outright assignment,electing free agency instead. Barnes re-signed with the Indians on December 22,2018,signing a minor league deal with an invitation to the Indians' 2019 major league spring training camp.[12]
Minnesota Twins
On August 2,2019,Barnes was traded to the Minnesota Twins.[13] In 26 games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings,he hit .186/.259/.412 with six home runs and 18 RBI. Barnes became a free agent following the season on November 4.[14]
Cincinnati Reds
On February 17,2020,Barnes signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Barnes was released by the Reds organization on June 17.
Hanwha Eagles (2020)
On June 22,2020,Barnes signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League. He became a free agent following the season.
On December 11,2020,Barnes announced his retirement on his instagram.
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