Dodgers Lose World Series-Winning Veteran to Reds
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost backup catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Cincinnati Reds after he was claimed off waivers. Rortvedt, who filled in while the main catcher was injured, has played for several major league teams since 2021.Key Facts
- Ben Rortvedt was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Rortvedt was the backup catcher to Will Smith on the Dodgers team.
- He played in the Dodgers' postseason while Smith was recovering from a hand injury.
- Rortvedt had previously played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Rays.
- In his major league career, Rortvedt has a batting average of .190.
- Rortvedt has played 227 major league games since 2021.
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