After saying goodbye to World Series Game 6 hero Justin Dean after he was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants , the Los Angeles Dodgers have lost another playoff hero in Ben Rortvedt, the veteran catcher who held things down for Will Smith after the three-time All-Star suffered a hand injury down the stretch.

Taking to social media to announce the move, the Dodgers shared that, after placing Rortvedt on waivers, he had been claimed by the Cincinnati Reds. The team also decided to outright Tony Gonsolin, who opted for free agency. “Catcher Ben Rortvedt was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds, and RHP Tony Gonsolin was outrighted and selected free agency,” The Dodgers shared on social media. Article Continues Below

Initially acquired with Paul Gervase and Adam Serwinows

See Full Page