US EditionDodgers reclaim catcher Ben Rortvedt but DFA Anthony Banda, lose Andy Ibañez on waivers
- On Friday, the Dodgers reclaimed catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, designating Anthony Banda for assignment to create a roster spot.
- The Cincinnati Reds designated Rortvedt for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Eugenio Suárez amid offseason roster churn.
- Likely assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Rortvedt signed a $1.25 million contract to avoid arbitration and was previously waived by the Dodgers in November.
- With no minor-league options, Anthony Banda faces waivers or trade due to his $1.625 million contract and five left-handed relievers on the 40-man roster.
- Given Banda's recent success, the Dodgers could seek a trade or claim him after the roster churn returned a 2025 championship member while leaving another in DFA limbo.
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5 MLB Teams That Could Acquire $1.625M Anthony Banda After Dodgers DFA
Just when it felt like free agency had finally cooled off, the Dodgers went ahead and stirred things up again. That too, in less than two weeks before most pitchers and catchers report to MLB. Well, Los Angeles announced they’ve designated left-hander Anthony Banda for assignment, which clears a roster spot after their claim of catcher Ben Rortvedt. And yes, it’s a bit of a surprise. Banda’s 2025 season wasn’t flashy, but it was solid. He gave t…
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Dodgers reclaim catcher Ben Rortvedt but DFA Anthony Banda, lose Andy Ibanez on waivers
LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers’ latest roster churn has brought back one member of their 2025 championship team and left another in DFA limbo. The Dodgers reclaimed catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Rortvedt was waived by the Dodgers in November and claimed by the Reds at that time. The Reds designated Rortvedt for assignment this week in order to clear a roster spot for their free-agent signing of third baseman Euge…
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