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Reds Claim Catcher Ben Rortvedt From Dodgers as Tony Gonsolin Hits Free Agency

Los Angeles trims its 40-man roster, giving Cincinnati an out-of-options, arbitration-eligible catcher.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Ben Rortvedt #47 after scoring a run against the Cincinnati Reds on a single hit by Miguel Rojas #72 (not pictured) during the fourth inning of game two of National League Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium on October 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
May 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (26) throws during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt (47) during World Series workouts prior to game three against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cincinnati claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers from Los Angeles, moving the Reds’ 40-man roster to 38 and the Dodgers’ to 39.
  • Rortvedt, 28, is a defense-first backstop with a .190/.279/.270 career line in 227 MLB games across four teams.
  • He is out of minor-league options and arbitration-eligible, with a projected 2026 salary around $1.3 million.
  • The addition offers the Reds depth alongside Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino, with roles or trade possibilities described in reporting as options the club could consider.
  • Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin elected free agency after a DFA and another elbow surgery, following a 2025 return that included seven starts and a 5.00 ERA.