 After the altercations with Zambrano and Hill, Barrett lost his role as the everyday catcher for the team.Just one week later, Barrett was traded to the San Diego Padres for catcher Rob Bowen

The Cubs improved their play during the month of June, upping their record to 38–39 after a stretch of 16–8 after the Piniella ejection.They finished June with a key series at home against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers starting on June 29.