The Cincinnati Reds have claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rortvedt, a left-handed hitter, played for both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Dodgers this season, batting .152 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 44 games. The Dodgers valued Rortvedt for his defensive abilities, particularly his pitch framing and game-calling, as he served as a backup catcher. He was acquired by the Dodgers at the July 31 trade deadline as part of a three-team trade and saw action in the postseason against the Reds and the Diamondbacks.
In a separate move, pitcher Tony Gonsolin has elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers. Gonsolin, a former All-Star, will not accept an outright assignment to the minor leagues. His season was cut short due to elbow surgery, and he made only seven star... download the app to read more
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