"However, the Dodgers were able to retain Fitzgerald as he went through waivers unclaimed and was then outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City this week. Fitzgerald made his MLB debut last season with the Minnesota Twins after seven years in the minors. In 2025, he slashed .196/.302/.457 with four home runs and six RBIs across 46 at-bats. Fitzgerald found more success at the plate in the minors last season, where he slashed .277/.367/.469 in 59 Triple-A games."
"Fitzgerald should provide depth for an infield that is already dealing with injury. Utility man Tommy Edman is recovering from offseason ankle surgery, and his availability for Opening Day remains doubtful. The expectation was Edman would assume the primary role as the Dodgers starting second baseman in 2026, but his injury will likely prevent him from being ready for the start of the season. The signing of former Detroit Tigers infielder Andy Ibañez also implies the Dodgers are preparing to be without Edman."
Ryan Fitzgerald was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Andy Ibañez, went unclaimed on waivers, and was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He debuted in MLB last season with the Minnesota Twins after seven minor-league seasons, hitting .196/.302/.457 with four homers and six RBIs in 46 major-league at-bats while slashing .277/.367/.469 across 59 Triple-A games. The Dodgers face uncertainty at second base as utilityman Tommy Edman recovers from offseason ankle surgery and may miss Opening Day. Andy Ibañez is expected to compete for the starting job. Miguel Rojas was re-signed as a defensive backup, and Kiké Hernández is set to miss the start of 2026 after elbow surgery.
Read at Dodgers Nation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]