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Enrique Hernández has been an important player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he’s also spent a significant amount of time on the injured list over the last two seasons while dealing with various ailments.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 9

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins left-handed reliever Anthony Banda is out for the season after undergoing lat surgery on Thursday, according to The Athletic. Banda, 32, who has been on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain since June 29, said he expects to be ready for next year's spring training.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Anthony Banda Undergoes Season-Ending Lat Surgery

Twins left-hander Anthony Banda is done for the year. The southpaw tells Dan Hayes of The Athletic that he had surgery on his injured lat and is done for the season.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Anthony Banda To Miss Months With Significant Lat Strain

The Twins placed left-hander Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list today. Right-hander Cody Laweryson was recalled as the corresponding move. Manager Derek Shelton tells Matthew Leach of MLB.com that Banda’s injury is significant, with his recovery to take months rather than weeks.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 23

Dodgers Present Anthony Banda With 2025 World Series Ring

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a trip Northeast to face the Minnesota Twins starting on Monday, where they found an old friend, Anthony Banda. The Dodgers have been busy this season handing out rings to members of their 2025 club.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 2

How is Anthony Banda Doing After Dodgers Traded Him to Twins?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen all sorts of fan favorites come through the organization over the years. One of the more recent fan favorites to play for the Dodgers was left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda, who was a key piece to the team winning the World Series in 2024 and 2025.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 14

Anthony Banda Praises Dodgers Organization Despite 'Utter Shock' With Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers made several moves throughout the offseason to address space on their 40-man roster, which included Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Twins’ Anthony Banda has nothing but love for Dodgers despite DFA

Anthony Banda floundered in the 2025 World Series, causing many Los Angeles Dodgers fans to wonder how much longer he would remain with the club. They got their answer in February.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

Anthony Banda Expresses Disappointment Over Dodgers Trade

Anthony Banda enjoyed two highly successful years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-handed reliever helped the Dodgers to a World Series title in each season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Twins Sent $500,000 International Bonus Pool Money For Anthony Banda

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 15

Dodgers' Message for Anthony Banda After Trade to Twins

The Los Angeles Dodgers removed multiple players from their 40-man roster throughout the offseason, which included a decision to designate Anthony Banda for assignment as a corresponding move to claiming Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Dodgers Lose Player to Mets in MLB Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not experienced many setbacks over the last two years, a stretch that has included back‑to‑back World Series titles. As the 2026 season approaches, expectations are naturally high as the club looks to cement its dynasty with a potential three‑peat.

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Dodgers' Message for Anthony Banda After Trade to Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 14

Anthony Banda Thanks Dodgers & Fans After Trade To Twins

Just before Spring Training officially began, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Anthony Banda to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for international bonus pool money.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 12

2026 Transactions: Phillies Release Castellanos, Banda to Twins

One of the more interesting conversation points regarding the Phillies’ offseason was what the team would do with Nick Castellanos. The team made it well-known that they intended to move him.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Dodgers, Twins agree to trade before MLB spring training

The Minnesota Twins have finally addressed a clear bullpen need by acquiring veteran left-handed reliever Anthony Banda from the Los Angeles Dodgers, a move that can be expected to help both sides.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 12

Twins acquire southpaw reliever Anthony Banda from Dodgers

The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever Anthony Banda in a trade with the Dodgers on Thursday, sending international bonus pool money to Los Angeles in the deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 12

Anthony Banda Traded To Twins

Anthony Banda became a casualty of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ depth, and he was designated for assignment last week as a result. That gave the Dodgers seven days to either place him on outright or unconditional release waivers, or find a trade for the left-hander.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 9

Royals Could Make Move for Back-to-Back World Series Champion Arm

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday designated left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Banda played a role in the club’s bullpen during its run to back-to-back World Series titles and became a fan favorite along the way.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 26, 2025

Dodgers Pitcher Considered Retirement in Offseason Before Coming to LA

Dodgers pitcher Anthony Banda pitched for seven teams over parts of seven major league seasons before he joined the Dodgers in May 2024. On the surface, it would seem that finding employment has never been an issue for the 32-year-old left-hander.