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Former All-Star Chris Archer Joins Dodgers as Special Assistant

Archer's role will involve various aspects of baseball operations, marking a new chapter in his career after injuries.

  • Two-time All-Star Chris Archer has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as an assistant to the baseball operations department.
  • Archer's role will involve player development, scouting, analytics, roster construction, draft, and trade.
  • Archer, 35, had his career affected by injuries, including surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome that cost him the entire 2020 season.
  • Archer pitched for the Rays (2012-18, 2021), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018-19) and the Minnesota Twins (2022), earning All-Star selections in 2015 and 2017.
  • Archer is one of several former big leaguers who have quietly joined the Dodgers organization over the last 12 months.
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