The Cincinnati Reds picked up a new catcher earlier this week after claiming Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds now have four catchers on their 40-man roster, though Will Banfield will likely be outrighted or non-tendered in the coming days.
Still, the Reds' acquisition of Rortvedt was somewhat curious. While teams this time of year are always looking to add increased depth to their roster, most agreements are Minor League deals with invites to spring training. But ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported that Rortvedt actually agreed to a Major League contract with the Dodgers worth $1.