Ben Rortvedt Claimed by Reds Top Competitor in National League

It's been an interesting offseason for the former second-round pick.

Oct 26, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt (47) during World Series workouts prior to game three against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds catcher Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's been quite the offseason for Rortvedt, who was claimed by Cincinnati off waivers from the Dodgers.

After the Reds signed Eugenio Suarez, they designated Rortvedt for assignment and now he will be heading back to Los Angeles.

The former second-round pick appeared in 18 games for the Dodgers in the 2025 season, slashing .224/309/.327 with three extra-base hits.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had high praise for Rortvedt last season.

"Ben has been an unsung hero," said Roberts. "Just coming in here trying to replace an All-Star catcher. He has the trust in the pitchers. He's a servant first. He receives well. He throws well."

The 28-year-old appeared in 138 games in the big leagues in his career, also spending time with the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Verona High School in Verona, Wisconsin.

He made his MLB debut against the Kansas City Royals in 2021, going 1-3 with an RBI.

C Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers.

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) February 6, 2026

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