The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring four-year MLB catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets for right-hander Chayce McDermott, according to Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton.
Leighton wrote on X: “The Mets are sending catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers for RHP Chayce McDermott. McDermott was DFA’d by the Dodgers on July 31st.”
TRADE: Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Catcher Ben Rortvedt From New York Mets
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Ben Rortvedt #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of game two of National League Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium on October 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rortvedt hasn’t appeared in the majors at all this season. He wasn’t on the Mets’ 40-man roster, so the Dodgers don’t need to open a spot.
The Dodgers traded for Rortvedt, 28, at last year’s trade deadline. In 18 regular-season games with Los Angeles, the catcher hit .224/.309/.327 with one home and four RBI. He collected three hits, two runs and an RBI in seven at-bats for the Dodgers during last year’s playoffs.
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