"The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly made their first signing of the offseason. Minor league catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr., a 26-year-old from Venezuela, inked a minor league deal with the Dodgers. He first appeared in the Detroit Tigers' system in 2017, and worked his way up from Rookie Ball to making his first Triple-A appearance this past season. More news: Dodgers Free Agency Tracker: Kiké Hernandez, Miguel Rojas and More"
"The Dodgers proved last season just how important depth in the catching department can be after All-Star backstop (and World Series hero) Will Smith suffered a hairline fracture towards the beginning of September, and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing landed on the injured list a few days later. Ben Rortvedt emerged as the catcher who would bridge the gap during the final regular season stretch for the Dodgers, having been acquired via an under the radar move at the trade deadline."
Eliezer Alfonzo Jr., a 26-year-old catcher from Venezuela, signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alfonzo first entered professional baseball in the Detroit Tigers' system in 2017 and progressed from Rookie Ball to make his first Triple-A appearance this past season. He hit .247 with a .618 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A, with one home run and 34 RBIs. The Dodgers prioritized catching depth after Will Smith suffered a hairline fracture and Dalton Rushing went on the injured list late last season. Ben Rortvedt provided defensive stability after being acquired at the trade deadline and performed well in limited postseason at-bats.
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