The Los Angeles Dodgers have made three deadline moves to bolster their championship push, acquiring catcher Ben Rortvedt, left-hander Kris Bubic, and catcher Hunter Feduccia in trades with the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and Tampa Bay Rays respectively.
The Dodgers weren't content with the work they had already done before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On the final day of the deadline, they made three additional moves aimed at strengthening their roster for another postseason run, adding bullpen help while also addressing an increasingly important need behind the plate.
The first move of the day brought back a familiar face. The Dodgers acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Chayce McDermott. Rortvedt already knows the organization and should be able to transition seamlessly into the clubhouse and pitching staff. His defensive reputation and familiarity with several Dodgers personnel make him a logical short-term addition while All-Star catcher Will Smith continues his recovery and catcher Dalton Rushing's status remains uncertain.
The second move addressed a bullpen that could receive a major boost down the stretch. The Dodgers acquired left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Carlos Duran. Bubic, 28, was selected to his first All-Star Game in 2025 and has shown flashes of being one of the American League's better left-handed pitchers when healthy.
Just before the deadline expired, the Dodgers completed another reunion by reacquiring catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays received outfielder Jack Suwinski in return. Like Rortvedt, Feduccia is extremely familiar with the Dodgers' organization and pitching staff, and still has one minor league option remaining, giving the Dodgers valuable roster flexibility.
If Bubic returns healthy by the end of August, and Smith is back behind the plate shortly thereafter, the Dodgers could enter September healthier, deeper, and once again positioned as one of baseball's most complete teams as they chase an unprecedented third consecutive World Series title. The Dodgers' moves demonstrate their commitment to winning, and the potential for success is clear.
Source: Yahoo Sports