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Reds add World Series champion catcher from Dodgers

On paper, the Cincinnati Reds didn't necessarily need another catcher.

But they've got one after claiming a World Series champion off waivers on Wednesday.

The newest Reds member is Ben Rortvedt.

The Dodgers announced Wednesday that Cincinnati had claimed Rortvedt off waivers.

The 28-year old has played in 227 MLB games between the Twins, Yankees, Rays and Dodgers.

He's a career .190 hitter in the majors, but his defense is so strong that he's still been an above replacement level player.

The Dodgers have an $87 million free agency secret weapon

Rortvedt began the 2025 season with the Rays, then was part of the three-team trade before the deadline that brought Zack Littell to Cincinnati while the catcher

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