Dodgers Trade Former Top Prospect Diego Cartaya to Twins

The Dodgers sent catcher Diego Cartaya to the Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jose Vasquez following a decline in Cartaya's performance.

Diego Cartaya, once a top-20 MLB prospect and the Dodgers' No. 1 prospect in 2023, was traded to the Twins after being designated for assignment last week.
Cartaya's performance declined significantly in 2023 and 2024, with batting averages of .189 in Double-A and .208 in Triple-A during the 2024 season.
The Dodgers received 20-year-old pitcher Jose Vasquez, who pitched in the Dominican Summer League with a 4.99 ERA and improved strikeout and walk rates in 2024.
Cartaya's fall in the Dodgers' depth chart was accelerated by the rise of other catchers, including Dalton Rushing and Hunter Feduccia, and the team's signing of All-Star catcher Will Smith to a long-term deal.
The trade clears a roster spot for newly signed infielder Hyeseong Kim, as the Dodgers continue to reconfigure their roster for the upcoming season.