"After being sent to the Dodgers, Rortvedt quickly found himself with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He played 17 games with the Comets, posting a .667 OPS with two homers and six RBIs. In September, though, the 28-year-old got his shot. Will Smith suffered a hand injury and sat out for nearly a month, and Dalton Rushing wore a foul ball off of his knee and went to the injured list shortly after."
"With their first and second-choice catchers both out with injury, the Dodgers called on Rortvedt to man the starting spot in their absence. He slashed .224/.309/.327 in his 18 regular season games with the Dodgers, and even found some time during the postseason. He played great come October, batting .429 in seven at-bats and posting a 1.071 OPS with an RBI during his four games."
"The Dodgers designated Rortvedt for assignment after the regular season because he didn't have any minor league options remaining and the Dodgers didn't intend to keep three catchers on their 40-man roster heading into the offseason. The Reds claimed him off waivers shortly after."
""It was tough when I came in but I really appreciate the support," he said. "It's been really cool to come in and try to do my job but feel support from the fans and be able to be myself.""
Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds to make room after the team signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year deal with a mutual 2027 option. Rortvedt joined the Dodgers at the 2025 trade deadline in a three-team deal and began the stint in Triple-A Oklahoma City, hitting two homers and recording a .667 OPS across 17 games. Injuries to Will Smith and Dalton Rushing opened a September starting role, and Rortvedt hit .224/.309/.327 in 18 regular-season games while batting .429 with a 1.071 OPS in limited postseason action. Defensive metrics were around league average in 2025, and the Dodgers DFA'd him due to no remaining minor-league options; the Reds later claimed him off waivers. He expressed appreciation for fan support in Los Angeles.
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