"Over the offseason, Banda was awarded $1.625 million in arbitration, though that cost will be passed on to whoever ends up signing him. Banda will certainly get picked up by another team. At the age of 32, he proved to be a reliable arm for manager Dave Roberts, who used him in a variety of roles amid injuries and struggles from other pitchers."
"In 2025, he posted a 0.9 WAR and a 3.18 ERA in 71 appearances. Banda was also effective in 2024, posting a 0.5 WAR and a 3.08 ERA. The Texas native has been a part of both World Series titles that the Dodgers have won consecutively over the past two years. During the 2024 postseason, he was lights out, pitching in 10 games and posting a 1.13 ERA over eight innings."
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated left-handed reliever Anthony Banda for assignment after claiming catcher Ben Roverdt. Banda was popular with teammates and fans for his energy and clubhouse presence. The team needed a 40-man spot for the catcher and chose to remove a lefty reliever. Banda earned $1.625 million in arbitration for the coming season, with that salary becoming the responsibility of any team that signs him. At age 32, Banda provided reliable multi-role bullpen innings, posting a 0.9 WAR and 3.18 ERA in 71 appearances in 2025 and a 0.5 WAR and 3.08 ERA in 2024. He contributed to two consecutive World Series titles and delivered strong 2024 postseason numbers, though he struggled in the 2025 postseason. The Dodgers have several left-handed bullpen options including Jack Dreyer, Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, and Justin Wrobleski, plus right-handed depth on the 40-man roster. If he clears waivers the Dodgers could attempt to retain him, but that outcome is unlikely.
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