The Cincinnati Reds just claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old backstop split his time between the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays during the 2025 season, and was actually involved in the Reds' trade deadline deal to acquire right-handed pitcher Zack Littell.
With the addition of Rortvedt, the Reds' catching room is quite crowded. Cincinnati already had three backstops on the 40-man roster prior to their latest pickup, and the Reds are unlikely to keep four moving forward.
Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino aren't going anywhere, but with Rortvedt in the fold, Will Banfield's time on the 40-man roster is all but over.