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Ben Rortvedt News / True Blue LA / February 7

Dodgers notes: Ben Rortvedt, Andy Ibánez, NLDS rewind, Silvio Garcia

On a busy transactional Friday, the Dodgers re-claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Reds, designated pitcher Anthony Banda for assignment, and lost newly-signed infielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers to the A’s.

Anthony Banda News / ESPN / February 6

Dodgers DFA reliever Banda, claim Rortvedt

The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.

Yasiel Puig News / Field Level Media / February 6

Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice, lying in gambling case

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators looking into an illegal bookmaking operation on Friday in a verdict delivered in Los Angeles.

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Clayton Kershaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior says the quiet part out loud about Clayton Kershaw’s retirement

Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement in September 2025, right before the Los Angeles Dodgers went on a run to win the World Series. With the 2026 season right around the corner, pitching coach Mark Prior opens up about what the club will miss with Kershaw no longer in the building.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

Dodgers DFA Reliable Left-handed Reliever

The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated left-handed reliever Anthony Banda to make room for catcher Ben Rortvedt, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Dodgers brings back 2025 World Series champion

The Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to be world-beaters entering 2026. As the defending two-time World Series champions, they have every reason to feel confident.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / February 6

Dodgers designate LHP Anthony Banda, claim C Ben Rortvedt

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated left-handed reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday as they moved to bring back backup catcher Ben Rortvedt on a waiver claim.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / February 6

Dodgers Claim Ben Rortvedt & Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and designated Anthony Banda for assignment. Rortvedt, 28, was designated for assignment on February 3 by the Cincinnati Reds.

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Anthony Banda News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Dodgers Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment

The Dodgers announced that they have designated left-hander Anthony Banda for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their claim of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 6

Reggie Smith to join Legends of Dodger Baseball on August 15

Former Dodgers switch-hitting outfielder and hitting coach Reggie Smith will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday, August 15, the team announced on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 6

Tanner Scott Hopes Evan Phillips Re-Signs With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ group of free agents expanded to include Evan Phillips after he was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. That made the right-hander a free agent while he navigates the recovery process from having Tommy John surgery last June.