"The Dodgers first acquired Rortvedt at the trade deadline in 2025, receiving him from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal. Rortvedt went straight to Triple-A, but quickly found his way to the majors. Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, L.A.'s first and second choice catchers, landed on the injured list within a week of each other in September, leaving Rortvedt as the Dodgers' starter."
"Rortvedt went straight to Triple-A, but quickly found his way to the majors. Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, L.A.'s first and second choice catchers, landed on the injured list within a week of each other in September, leaving Rortvedt as the Dodgers' starter. He played 18 games with the Dodgers to close the season, and even remained with the squad into the postseason - making four appearances. The catcher had a .636 OPS in the regular season, and managed a 1.071 OPS in the playoffs."
Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets after the Dodgers placed him on waivers to clear a roster spot for reliever Evan Phillips. Rortvedt moved between several clubs this offseason, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers, after initially rejoining the Dodgers only days earlier. The Dodgers first acquired Rortvedt at the 2025 trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal. He advanced from Triple-A to the majors, became the Dodgers' starter late in the season due to injuries, and produced a .636 regular-season OPS and a 1.071 OPS in the playoffs. Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens are the Mets' current catchers, and Rortvedt offers additional offensive upside, postseason experience, and depth behind the plate.
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