"Banda has been with the Dodgers since they acquired him in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians on May 17, 2024. He joined the roster two days later and quickly became one of the most effective relievers, finishing the season by throwing 49.2 innings with a 3.08 ERA, 23.9% strikeout rate and 8.6% walk rate while helping the Dodgers win the 2024 World Series as one of the "Bullpen Dogs.""
"The fan favorite led the bullpen with 71 appearances in 2025, but he saw some regression with a FIP that rose by nearly one run from 3.67 to 4.52, a strikeout rate that declined by 1%, and a walk rate that increased by 4%. The 32-year-old was highly effective against left-handed hitters, holding them to a .153 average and .496 OPS, but right-handers did damage against him, batting .229 with a .773 OPS."
Anthony Banda was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers and traded to the Minnesota Twins for international bonus pool money. He was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians on May 17, 2024, and became an effective reliever, posting 49.2 innings with a 3.08 ERA, 23.9% strikeout rate and 8.6% walk rate while contributing to the 2024 World Series title as one of the Bullpen Dogs. Banda led the 2025 bullpen with 71 appearances but regressed, as FIP rose from 3.67 to 4.52 with falling strikeouts and rising walks. He dominated left-handers (.153 AVG, .496 OPS) but yielded more to right-handers (.229 AVG, .773 OPS). Banda was out of options and finished his Dodgers tenure with a 3.14 ERA in 114.2 innings.
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