"The fan-favorite Banda took to Instagram to post an open letter to Los Angeles, noting that "the last two seasons changed my career." "I came here looking for a chance to contribute," he wrote. "What I found was an organization that challenged me, trusted me, and pushed me to be better every day. Because of that, I played the best baseball of my life - and I was fortunate enough to be part of two World Series championships along the way.""
"The standard in that room matters, and I'm proud to have been part of it. To the coaches, staff, and everyone behind the scenes - thank you for the belief and the support that allowed me to grow. And to Dodger fans - running out to that mound at Dodger Stadium is something I'll never take for granted. Your energy, passion, and love for the game are special."
"Pitcher Anthony Banda may be headed to the Minnesota Twins, but he made sure to let Dodgers fans know how much he appreciates them as he leaves town. The fan-favorite Banda took to Instagram to post an open letter to Los Angeles, noting that "the last two seasons changed my career." Banda was part of the 2024 and 2025 World Series champion teams, recording a 0.5 WAR and 3.08 ERA the former year and a 0.9 WAR and 3.18 ERA in 71 appearances last season."
Anthony Banda may be headed to the Minnesota Twins after two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers during which he credited the organization with transforming his career. He posted an open Instagram letter saying he came to contribute and found an organization that challenged, trusted, and pushed him to improve, leading to the best baseball of his life and two World Series championships. Banda posted season and postseason statistics, including a 0.5 WAR and 3.08 ERA in 2024, a 0.9 WAR and 3.18 ERA across 71 appearances in 2025, and a dominant 2024 postseason with eight innings over 10 games and a 1.13 ERA. He thanked teammates, coaches, staff, and Dodger fans, who responded with supportive comments.
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