Dodgers Claim Christian Cairo From Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed infielder Christian Cairo from the New York Mets on Monday, November 9, after he was designated for assignment on Nov. 2. The move brings the Dodgers’ 40-man roster to 38 players now and represents their first MLB roster transaction of the offseason.

Cairo has yet to make his MLB debut and spent the majority of the 2026 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, playing in 128 games, hitting .227/.378/.298 with four home runs, 66 runs scored, 35 RBI and 25 stolen bases.

The 25-year-old was designated by the Philadelphia Phillies on September 13 and claimed by the Mets on September 15. He has been in the Minor Leagues for parts of seven seasons, slashing .226/.360/.314…