Barnhart returns to the majors as emergency catching depth for the Rangers with backup Kyle Higashioka dealing with a hamstring issue. The 34-year-old journeyman can be ignored in all fantasy formats.

Texas is already set with Jonah Heim and Kyle Higashioka behind the plate, but the light-hitting Barnhart could step in if anyone gets hurt. The Rangers might need that insurance, since usual third catcher Sam Huff is out of options and might not clear waivers in the spring. Barnhart, a former Gold Glover in Cincinnati, has seen decreasing opportunities of late, largely because he’s hit .208/.286/.255 the last three years.

Barnhart spent 13 years in the Reds organization before the team traded him to the Tigers three years ago. He’s since hit .208/.286/.255 in 168 major league games. He’ll be an option if any Reds catchers get hurt down the stretch.

Barnhart was cut loose by Arizona last weekend after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 33-year-old journeyman backstop should be able to latch on somewhere else as emergency catching depth to close out the year.