The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, creating an interesting situation for backup catcher Dalton Rushing.
Rortvedt joined the Dodgers at the 2025 trade deadline, and stepped into a big role with a month remaining in the regular season. Rushing and everyday catcher Will Smith went down injured, leaving Rortvedt to step up, and he did just that.
The catcher played 18 games to end the regular season, and even worked in four postseason appearances.
Rortvedt doesn’t have any minor league options remaining, and is owed $1.