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.