"How much money the Dodgers received was not announced, but it was reported to be $500,000. Teams are required to trade bonus pool money in increments of $250,000, and each team is capped on how much they can spend on the international market, making additional space valuable for clubs that wish to sign top international prospects. The trade comes after the left-hander was designated for assignment on Feb. 6 as the corresponding move for Ben Rortvedt re-joining the Dodgers on waivers."
"Rortvedt himself was later let go on Feb. 11 to make room for Evan Phillips after he re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year, $6.5 million contract. However, the Dodgers hope the backup catcher clears waivers and returns to L.A.'s Minor League system. The Dodgers could've attempted to do the same with Banda, but decided to trade him because of the unlikelihood of clearing waivers. Additionally, he could've elected free agency if he cleared waivers and left the organization empty-handed."
"Banda came to the Dodgers organization on May 17, 2024, after being acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians. He joined the roster two days later and quickly became one of the most effective relievers on the club. Banda finished the season throwing 49.2 innings with a 3.08 ERA, 23.9% strikeout rate and 8.6% walk rate. He was a key part of the Dodgers' bullpen that powered their World Series run in 2024, with a 1.13 ERA across 10 appearances."
The Dodgers traded left-hander Anthony Banda to the Minnesota Twins for reported international bonus pool money, reportedly $500,000, to create additional international signing capacity. Teams must trade bonus pool money in $250,000 increments and face spending caps, making such space valuable to pursue top international prospects. Banda was designated for assignment on Feb. 6 and traded because the Dodgers viewed it as unlikely he would clear waivers and could otherwise elect free agency. Banda posted a 3.14 ERA in 114.2 innings with the Dodgers and had agreed to a one-year, $1.625 million contract to avoid arbitration. The Dodgers also announced a one-year agreement with Kiké Hernández.
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