Ben Rortvedt - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Ben Rortvedt and Alek Thomas make decisions on future after Dodgers DFAs Ben Rortvedt and Alek Thomas each accepted their outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City after getting DFA'd by Los Angeles Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Stays with Dodgers in Triple-A Rortvedt cleared waivers and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Alex Freedman of okccomets.com reports

Impact The Dodgers designated Rortvedt for assignment Sept. 1 to make room for Will Smith's return from a neck injury. The catcher is expected to start In Triple-A Oklahoma City's game Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt now faces a decision after clearing waivers Ben Rortvedt cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers and was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani IL Update, Ben Rortvedt Roster Move, Bobby Miller Call-Up? The Los Angeles Dodgers have an update on Shohei Ohtani's potential IL placement, a Ben Rortvedt roster move is made and a Bobby Miller call...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Dodgers Sent Message to Ben Rortvedt Before Cutting Him The Los Angeles Dodgers had a message for Ben Rortvedt before designating him for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani injury, Ben Rortvedt update, Dusty Baker's son signs with rival The Dodgers keep saying an IL stint isn't necessary for Shohei Ohtani, but that explanation is becoming increasingly difficult to accept.

SEPTEMBER 4 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers activate Smith, Rushing and Wrobleski from injured list. Ohtani's pitching outlook next

The Los Angeles Dodgers have welcomed back catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Rortvedt for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Rortvedt joined the Dodgers nearly a month ago but failed to make much of an offensive impact with a .370 OPS in 16 games. He's losing his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters in order to create space for Will Smith's (neck) return from the 60-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers get surprising catching addition along with Will Smith Los Angeles Dodgers activated Will Smith and Dalton Rushing off the injured list, and Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 1 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Setback, Ben Rortvedt Could Be Cut, James Tibbs Call Up? The Los Angeles Dodgers will not feature Shohei Ohtani on the mound on Sunday, Ben Rortvedt may be cut and James Tibbs should be called up.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Dodgers Could Cut Ties With Ben Rortvedt Soon The Dodgers' revolving door at catcher could return to normal in September, and squeeze journeyman Ben Rortvedt out of a job.

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Skubal fans 11 for his first Dodgers win as Los Angeles rallies past the Pirates, 4-3

Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Mookie Betts homers and has RBI single in 10th as Dodgers beat Rockies 6-4 for 3-game sweep

Mookie Betts homered and capped a three-hit night with an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands After Trade Deadline Reshuffle

The Dodgers weren't the only team to get better at the deadline. Here's where every squad stands based on their moves or lack thereof.

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands After Trade Deadline Reshuffle

Contract selected The Dodgers selected Rortvedt's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact The Dodgers traded for Rortvedt shortly before the trade deadline Monday, and with Dalton Rushing (arm) and Will Smith (neck) both on the injured list, Rortvedt figures to make a few starts in the majors to begin his tenure with his new organization. With fellow backstop Hunter Feduccia also joining the team, Eliezer Alfonzo was optioned to Triple-A, and Chuckie Robinson was designated for assignment.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers acquire catcher depth for recently DFA'd pitcher The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets in exchange for Chayce McDermott, the club announced.

AUGUST 3 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Deadspin | Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets Deadspin | Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets

AUGUST 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

BREAKING: Dodgers reuniting with fan-favorite catcher Los Angeles Dodgers traded Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets in exchange for Ben Rortvedt to address their backup catcher position.

AUGUST 3 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers reunite with catcher in trade with Mets to buy more Will Smith time The Los Angeles Dodgers are turning to a familiar face as they wait for clarity on Will Smith’s neck injury. Los Angeles acquired catcher Be...

AUGUST 3 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Acquire Ben Rortvedt From Mets Ahead of Trade Deadline The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets.

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Heading back to L.A. The Dodgers acquired Rortvedt from the Mets on Monday in exchange for right-hander Chayce McDermott, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact After finishing the 2025 season with the Dodgers and earning his first World Series ring, Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Mets in February and was outrighted off the 40-man roster shortly before Opening Day. Rortvedt has spent the 2026 campaign to date exclusively at Triple-A Syracuse, where he's produced a .233/.317/.411 slash line with six home runs and two stolen bases in 48 games. Given his existing familiarity with the Dodgers' pitching staff, Rortvedt may not have to wait long for a call-up to the big leagues, especially if Dalton Rushing (arm) needs to join Will Smith (neck) on the injured list. The only healthy catcher on the Dodgers' active roster at the moment is Eliezer Alfonzo.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few ho...

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Dodgers insider proposes most obvious trade of all time after Ohtani-Rushing drama Dodgers insider Jack Harris proposed LA making a no-brainer trade for Ben Rortvedt.

JULY 5 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Insider Predicts LA Will Trade for Ben Rortvedt to Help Dalton Rushing A Los Angeles Dodgers insider believes the team could go after Ben Rortvedt to add depth to their catcher position.

JUNE 27 • SI.COM

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