The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt and optioned infielder Alex Freeland. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated right-handed pitcher Alexis Díaz for assignment.
The Dodgers made this move as Will Smith deals with a right hand contusion. Smith is continuing to undergo tests as the Dodgers wait to make a decision regarding placing him on the injured list.
For now, though, he’s remaining on the roster with Rortvedt joining as the third catcher. That cost Freeland a spot for the time being.