"The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. The Dodgers had seven days to either place Banda on outright or unconditional release waivers, or find a trade for the left-hander. The latter was expected, and he was eventually sent to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for international bonus pool money."
"The Twins had an available bonus pool of $7,357,100 for 2026, and they reportedly parted with $500,000 to acquire Banda, via baseball reporter Francys Romero: The Dodgers received $500,000 in international bonus pool money in exchange for Anthony Banda from the Minnesota Twins, per sources. - Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) February 12, 2026 The Dodgers entered the 2026 international signing period with $6,679,200 in bonus pool money."
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which led to Anthony Banda being designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. The Dodgers had seven days to place Banda on outright or unconditional release waivers or to find a trade, and Banda was sent to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for international bonus pool money. Funds must be traded in $250,000 increments, and the Twins reportedly parted with $500,000 of their $7,357,100 available pool for 2026. The Dodgers entered the 2026 international signing period with $6,679,200 and have added 22 players thus far. The $500,000 gives Los Angeles more wiggle room to sign additional international prospects. An international player is eligible to sign between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. Shortly after the trade, Banda thanked the Dodgers organization and fans on Instagram, and he had spent time with 11 organizations since being drafted in 2012.
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