Reds claim Ben Rortvedt off waivers from Dodgers
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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,
The 28-year-old is a former second-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins who has appeared in 227 games for four teams across four Major League seasons.
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