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Mets Acquire Catcher Ben Rortvedt from Dodgers Amidst Spring Training Shuffle

2/15/2026

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The New York Mets claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rortvedt is 28 years old and has played for the Twins and Yankees, winning the 2025 World Series with the Dodgers.
He batted .190 in 227 MLB games and is valued for his defense.
The Mets now have four catchers, and spring training will show how Rortvedt fits with Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens.

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The New York Mets claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rortvedt is 28 years old and has played for the Twins and Yankees, winning the 2025 World Series with the Dodgers.
He batted .190 in 227 MLB games and is valued for his defense.
The Mets now have four catchers, and spring training will show how Rortvedt fits with Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens.