The Los Angeles Dodgers lost catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers to the Cincinnati Reds in a move that had no indication of happening leading up to it. The backstop played a pivotal role for LA amid September injuries to All-Star backstop Will Smith and rookie Dalton Rushing ahead of the postseason, starting the first four games of the Dodgers’ eventual World Series run.
In other news, LA has made it no secret that they are looking to retool their roster for a third consecutive championship, and a major part of that will be how they address their bullpen situation.