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Ben Rortvedt elects to become Dodgers minor league free agent

Ben Rortvedt finished the 2026 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City but has since elected to become a free agent, per the transactions on his MLB profile page.

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Dodgers’ 29-YO Pro Makes His Exit as LA Faces Major Shake-Up After Postseason Elimination

The Dodgers’ unexpected NLCS exit is already forcing roster moves, starting with backup catcher Ben Rortvedt. Brought in at the trade deadline to shore up the catching depth amid injuries to Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, the 29-year-old was expected to provide valuable cover.

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Ben Rortvedt Elects Free Agency

Catcher Ben Rortvedt has chosen to become a minor league free agent, according to his MLB.com profile page. This was the expected outcome after Rortvedt

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Ben Rortvedt And Alek Thomas Accept Assignments With Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a flurry of moves on the first day active rosters expanded, which included Ben Rortvedt getting designated for assignment and Alek Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 5

Ben Rortvedt Outrighted To Triple-A Oklahoma City After Clearing Waivers

Ben Rortvedt has had an eventful tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers despite only playing in 34 career games for the organization over parts of two seasons.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 5

Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani IL Update, Ben Rortvedt Roster Move, Bobby Miller Call-Up?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals, 5-3, on Friday evening and improved to 84-57 on the year. Blake Snell tossed seven strikeouts across six scoreless innings of work to lead the pitching staff.

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Dodgers Sent Message to Ben Rortvedt Before Cutting Him

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wishes catcher Ben Rortvedt nothing but the best. After activating catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing on Sept.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Dodgers outright Ben Rortvedt

The Dodgers have sent Ben Rortvedt outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. He was designated for assignment on Tuesday.

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Ben Rortvedt Designated For Assignment, Will Smith And Dalton Rushing Activated Off Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Will Smith and Dalton Rushing off the injured list before Tuesday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their returns were part of multiple moves on the first day active rosters expanded, with Alex Freeland getting added and Justin Wrobleski returning from the injured list as well.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Designate Ben Rortvedt

The Dodgers announced they’ve activated Will Smith, Dalton Rushing and Justin Wrobleski from the injured list. L.A. also recalled infielder Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned center fielder Alek Thomas.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 1

What catchers Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt provided in August

The Dodgers will get Will Smith back on Tuesday, activated off the 60-day injured list after missing almost three months with neck inflammation. That’s nearly half a season without a three-time All-Star, a middle-of-the-lineup staple of three different championship teams in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 30

Dodgers Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Setback, Ben Rortvedt Could Be Cut, James Tibbs Call Up?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Detroit Tigers, 2-1, on Saturday and fell to 81-55 on the year. Two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell dazzled the mound with 10 strikeouts across five innings, allowing one earned run off of three hits in the 99-pitch outing.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 29

Dodgers Could Cut Ties With Ben Rortvedt Soon

The Los Angeles Dodgers' catching situation is close to returning to normal. For Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia, that means their timeshare behind the plate is drawing to a close.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 22

Dodgers Lineup vs Pirates: Alek Thomas and Ben Rortvedt Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won Friday’s series opener in walk-off 5-4 fashion thanks to an RBI single from Tommy Edman in the 10th inning.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Ben Rortvedt breaks down what makes Brewers so great

Amid the recent unevenness in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ play, a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend was quite a good litmus test.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 8

Dodgers Lineup vs Diamondbacks: Teoscar Hernandez Dropped, Ben Rortvedt Out

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to even their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday and put an end to their season-long seven-game losing streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 4

Dodgers Lineup vs Cubs: Tarik Skubal and Ben Rortvedt Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost four games in a row for just the third time this season. On Tuesday, they're hoping to avoid a season-worst five-game losing streak and another series loss.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Dodgers Select Ben Rortvedt

The Dodgers announced four moves involving backstops, as they have completely switched up their catching corps. They have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt and activated recent trade acquisition Hunter Feduccia.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Dodgers Facing Dilemma After Trade With Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers are weighing their next roster move after reacquiring catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets ahead of Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt on Monday, sending right-hander Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets. Multiple outlets reported on the trade-deadline deal that brings Rortvedt back to Los Angeles, where he batted .224 in 18 games last September when starting backstop Will Smith got injured.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Mets Outright Vidal Bruján, Ben Rortvedt

The Mets have sent infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and catcher Ben Rortvedt through waivers unclaimed, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The two were designated for assignment when the Mets set their Opening Day roster earlier this week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 15

Ben Rortvedt Claimed By New York Mets

Ben Rortvedt has had an interesting few months since winning the 2025 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was recently designated for assignment by the Dodgers for a second time since the end of last season, and he has once again been claimed.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 6

Dodgers DFA $1.65 Million Pitcher as Corresponding Move to Claiming Ben Rortvedt

The Los Angeles Dodgers have done plenty of churning on the fringes of their roster this offseason behind multiple non-tender decisions last November and a wave of players getting designated for assignment.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27, 2024