Dodgers acquire catcher Hunter Feduccia ahead of trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reacquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays shortly before the 3 p.m. PT trade deadline on Monday. The move follows injuries to starting catcher Will Smith and backup Dalton Rushing. Smith has struggled with an inflamed disc and Rushing has been placed on the injured list due to arm irritation. Earlier in the day, the Dodgers also added Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets' minor league system, further bolstering the catching position as they prepare for potential playoff contention.
- •Dodgers reacquire Hunter Feduccia from Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Will Smith is sidelined with an inflamed disc injury.
- •Dalton Rushing is on the injured list with arm irritation.
- •Dodgers also added Ben Rortvedt from the Mets.
- •Trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. PT on Monday.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers trade for 2 former catchers immediately before MLB deadline
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Bringing Back Second Catcher Ahead of Trade Deadline
"The Los Angeles Dodgers added a second catcher on Monday alone, both of whom previously were with the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:52 PMDodgers trade for 2 former catchers immediately before MLB deadline
The Dodgers got the band back together
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:27 PMDodgers Bringing Back Second Catcher Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers added a second catcher on Monday alone, both of whom previously were with the team.
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