Dodgers may target catcher position ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching in less than two weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers may seek to bolster their roster. Despite being a strong team, they could look for upgrades, particularly at catcher due to uncertainty around Will Smith's neck injury. Reports suggest that they might consider acquiring players like Ben Rortvedt, currently with the Mets, or Jonah Heim from the Athletics as potential options to enhance their depth behind the plate. The situation remains fluid as the team assesses Smith's timeline for return, which could influence their trade strategy.
- •MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away.
- •Dodgers might trade for a catcher due to Will Smith's injury concerns.
- •Ben Rortvedt and Jonah Heim are potential trade targets.
- •Smith's uncertain return could affect Dodgers' strategy.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Insider Names Position Team Must Address at Trade Deadline
"The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and while the Dodgers look like the team to beat, they could still add some players to the mix.
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