Ben Rortvedt: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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One does not expect a backup catcher to become beloved by a fanbase. One especially does not expect the backup’s backup to become beloved to a fanbase, in record time no less, and then displace the backup catcher in terms of depth on the playoff roster.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 20

Ben Rortvedt Signed $1.25 Million Contract Prior To Dodgers DFA

Amid a flurry of roster moves the Los Angeles Dodgers made last week was one that seemingly went under the radar and led to Ben Rortvedt getting claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds after being designated for assignment.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 16

Dodgers World Series Champion Sends Message to Fans After Being Claimed by Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt played an important role for the Dodgers towards the end of the regular season and at the beginning of the postseason, but left to the Cincinnati Reds after they claimed him off waivers.

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MLB News / ESPN / November 12

Reds claim Dodgers catcher Rortvedt off waivers

Backup catcher Ben Rortvedt has been claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 12

2025 Transactions: Rortvedt to Reds, Gonsolin Outrighted

It remains relatively quiet across the MLB transactions front, even though there have been plenty of rumors floating around thus far. Nonetheless, there’s been some action.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Reds Claim Backup Catcher Off Waivers from Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. There was no announcement that the Dodgers had designated the catcher for assignment or placed him on waivers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Dodgers lose another major playoff contributor after World Series win

After saying goodbye to World Series Game 6 hero Justin Dean after he was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Dodgers have

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 12

Cincinnati Reds Claim Ben Rortvedt Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers to end his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers after joining the organization at the trade deadline.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 12

Cincinnati Reds Claim Former Second Round Draft Pick Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was part of the 3-team trade that sent Zack Littell to the Reds at the trade deadline Rortvedt appeared in 18 games for the Dodgers in the 2025 season, slashing .224/309/.327 with three extra-base hits.

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Former Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt claimed by NL Central team

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that catcher Ben Rortvedt has been claimed off waivers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 5

Dodgers Postseason: Dave Roberts Describes Ben Rortvedt As An ‘Unsung Hero’

The hairline fracture in Will Smith’s right hand was discouraging news for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ chances of repeating as World Series champions, but contributions from Ben Rortvedt made the loss sting as little as possible.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodgers Insider / October 3

2025 Postseason: Ben Rortvedt’s selflessness brings opportunity

The moment doesn’t stand out in the box score, but Ben Rortvedt’s mission in the seventh inning in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series was accomplished — move the runner over to second base on a sacrifice bunt.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / October 2

Ben Rortvedt proves his worth in Wild Card

You’d be forgiven for not recognizing the name Ben Rortvedt a few weeks ago. Now? Maybe not so much. Rortvedt started the season with the Tampa Bay Rays, going 6-for-65 at the plate before being designated for assignment and eventually traded to the Dodgers in July.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 2

Mookie Betts' four-hit night sends Dodgers past Reds, into NLDS

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