The Dodgers placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the 10-day injured list this evening due to a right shin contusion this afternoon, per a team announcement. Rushing’s spot on the active roster will go to catcher Chuckie Robinson, who the Dodgers have selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Robinson will take the 40-man roster spot of right-hander Matt Sauer, who was designated for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Dalton Rushing On 10-Day Injured List
Dodgers To Select Ben Rortvedt
The Dodgers are going to select catcher Ben Rortvedt to their roster, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. That’s to give the club another catcher for the next few days as it’s unlikely Will Smith will play this weekend. Ardaya noted earlier that Dalton Rushing will start tonight, so Rortvedt will presumably back him up while Smith rests. Corresponding moves will be required … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Select Ben Rortvedt
Dodgers Designate Alexis Díaz For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported. In corresponding moves, they optioned infielder Alex Freeland and designated right-hander Alexis Díaz for assignment. Díaz, 28, was Cincinnati’s closer not too long ago but has fallen on hards times lately. In 2023, he racked up 37 saves for the Reds. He … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Alexis Díaz For Assignment
Angels Claim Logan Davidson
The Angels announced that they have claimed infielder Logan Davidson off waivers from the Astros. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week. In a corresponding 40-man move, the Angels have transferred right-hander Víctor Mederos to the 60-day injured list. Davidson, 27, was a first-round pick of the Athletics back in 2019. He was initially one of that … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Logan Davidson
Dodgers Sign Andrew Heaney
The Dodgers and left-hander Andrew Heaney have agreed to a deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The southpaw had recently been released by the Pirates. Heyman notes that Heaney signed in time to be eligible for the playoffs, so the deal must have been signed late last night. Heyman also says Heaney will initially report to Triple-A Oklahoma City, which suggests this … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign Andrew Heaney