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Dodgers Acquire Rortvedt to Bolster Catcher Depth

9/12/2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt in a three-team trade to address catcher injuries.
Rortvedt has played five games, demonstrating strong game-calling skills during two near-no-hitters.
Manager Dave Roberts commended Rortvedt for effectively fulfilling his backup role.
Will Smith is set to return soon, but Rortvedt will stay on the roster due to Dalton Rushing's injury.
Rortvedt's batting average is .222 with a .586 OPS, but he has significantly supported pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt in a three-team trade to address catcher injuries.
Rortvedt has played five games, demonstrating strong game-calling skills during two near-no-hitters.
Manager Dave Roberts commended Rortvedt for effectively fulfilling his backup role.
Will Smith is set to return soon, but Rortvedt will stay on the roster due to Dalton Rushing's injury.
Rortvedt's batting average is .222 with a .586 OPS, but he has significantly supported pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow.