Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Designate Ben Rortvedt
Dodgers overhaul their September roster, reinstating catcher Will Smith while cutting backup Ben Rortvedt.
Sources (8)
- Dodgers activate Will Smith from injured list NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Dodgers make major roster moves involving Will Smith before Cardinals series sports.yahoo.com · 4h ago
- Dodgers Add Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Alex Freeland and Justin Wrobleski MLB.com · 4h ago
- Dodgers to Welcome Back Smith as September Roster Expansion Begins roundtable.io · 4h ago
- Dodgers' Dalton Rushing: Activated to serve as bench bat CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Dodgers news: Dalton Rushing, Justin Wrobleski join Will Smith in being activated from IL Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Smith returns from IL; Rushing, Wrobleski also activated MLB.com · 4h ago
- Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Designate Ben Rortvedt MLB Trade Rumors · 4h ago broke it first
The story so far
Dodgers officials reportedly seized the opportunity to reinforce the bench ahead of the Cardinals series, as noted by NBC Sports and MLB.com. CBS Sports highlighted Rushing’s role as a bench bat, while roundtable.io framed the moves as part of the broader September refresh.
Coverage varies on the rationale for cutting Rortvedt; none of the reports explain whether performance, roster flexibility, or contract considerations drove the decision. MLB Trade Rumors noted the designation but offered no further detail.
The next roster move remains unclear, as the Dodgers have yet to comment on potential promotions from Triple‑A or further bullpen adjustments.
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The obvious questions
Which players did the Dodgers activate from the injured list?
Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Alex Freeland and Justin Wrobleski were activated.
What roster rule allowed the Dodgers to make these additions?
The September roster expansion, which permits clubs to carry up to 28 players, enabled the moves.
Who was designated for release and what details are provided about that decision?
Backup catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for release; reports do not disclose the specific reasons.
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