By james art 
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will bring back Austin Barnes for another season as their backup catcher.
Barnes signed a two-year contract extension in July 2022 that paid him $3.5 million in 2023 and 2024. It contained a club option for one more season at $3.5 million, which the Dodgers will exercise.
Barnes, 34, will be in his 11th season with the Dodgers. Of the current players, only Clayton Kershaw has been with the team longer.
Barnes hit .264 with one home run and 11 RBI in 54 games in 2024.
Two more contract options will be decided by Monday. Kershaw has a player option and the Dodgers have a club option on Miguel Rojas.