Dodgers acquire catcher Ben Rortvedt from Mets again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets for the third time in roughly one year. Pitcher Chayce McDermott goes to New York as part of the trade. Rortvedt, who has spent time on the injured list this season, is hitting.235 with six home runs in Triple-A. With starter Will Smith out for several weeks due to neck inflammation, Rortvedt’s addition provides depth at catch.
- •Rortvedt has eight doubles and an 86 wRC+ in 48 games.
- •Will Smith is sidelined for 3-4 weeks with an injury.
- •McDermott had a 4.10 ERA in Triple-A before the trade.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Trade For Fan Favorite Catcher Amid Injury Concerns
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers acquire catcher Ben Rortvedt yet again
"For the third time in about one year, the Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt. This time the security blanket comes home courtesy of the New York Mets, per multiple reports, with pitcher Chayce McDermott headed to New York three days after getting designated for assignment. Rortvedt is hitting .235/.319/.414 with eight doubles, six home […]
"The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets for catcher Ben Rortvedt at the trade deadline. The post Dodgers Trade For Fan Favorite Catcher Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:04 PMDodgers Trade For Fan Favorite Catcher Amid Injury Concerns
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets for catcher Ben Rortvedt at the trade deadline. The post Dodgers Trade For Fan Favorite Catcher Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:17 PMDodgers acquire catcher Ben Rortvedt yet again
For the third time in about one year, the Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt. This time the security blanket comes home courtesy of the New York Mets, per multiple reports, with pitcher Chayce McDermott headed to New York three days after getting designated for assignment. Rortvedt is hitting .235/.319/.414 with eight doubles, six home […]
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