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Dodgers Reacquire Catcher Ben Rortvedt in Deadline Swap With Mets

The move gives Los Angeles a defensively trusted backup to cover uncertainty at catcher as the club manages injuries and short-term depth needs.

Sep 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt (47) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/File Photo
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Ben Rortvedt of the Dodgers hitting a baseball during a game against the Reds, Image 2 shows Ben Rortvedt wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform

Overview

  • The Dodgers traded right-hander Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets to reacquire catcher Ben Rortvedt in a deal completed on Monday before the trade deadline.
  • Los Angeles made the move to shore up catching depth after starting catcher Will Smith has remained on the injured list and Dalton Rushing recently experienced arm irritation.
  • Rortvedt was with Triple‑A Syracuse and was not on the Mets’ 40‑man roster, so the Dodgers acquired him without needing an immediate 40‑man opening.
  • Rortvedt is valued for his defense and familiarity with the Dodgers’ pitching staff despite light career offense, while McDermott had been designated for assignment by Los Angeles after limited, high‑ERA big‑league outings.
  • The trade is part of the Dodgers’ deadline depth work, which also included adding another catcher and plans to activate Rortvedt quickly to stabilize the roster for the stretch run.