Dodgers Trade for Catcher Rortvedt From Mets

WHO:

Newsweek - The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets are involved in the trade.

MLB.com - Ben Rortvedt is the catcher acquired by the Dodgers, and Chayce McDermott is the right-hander traded to the Mets.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Dodgers acquired left-handed pitcher and former All-Star Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for triple-A right-hander Carlos Duran.

NY Post - Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list.

Newsweek - The Dodgers have reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Mets.

MLB.com - The trade involves the Dodgers receiving C Ben Rortvedt and the Mets receiving RHP Chayce McDermott.

MLB.com - This is the third time the Dodgers have acquired Rortvedt in the past year.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The trade took place between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets.

WHEN:

NY Post - The trade was completed on the day of the 2026 Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - The trade was made ahead of the Monday, 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for Monday, 6 p.m. ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Dodgers' catching group has been impacted by starting backstop Will Smith being out for nearly two months due to an inflamed disc in his neck.

MLB.com - Rortvedt's familiarity with the Dodgers' pitching staff is seen as valuable.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Dodgers acquired Rortvedt by trading Chayce McDermott, who was designated for assignment.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 22:05 UTC)

The Dodgers have made a significant move by acquiring left-handed pitcher and former All-Star Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, sending triple-A right-hander Carlos Duran in return. It's important to note that Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list. This trade was finalized on the day of the 2026 Trade Deadline.

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(UPDATED August 3, 2026 20:40 UTC)

In a significant trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers have reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, sending right-hander Chayce McDermott in return. This marks the third time the Dodgers have brought Rortvedt back in the past year, especially important as their starting catcher Will Smith has been sidelined for nearly two months due to an inflamed disc in his neck. The trade was finalized ahead of the upcoming 2026 Trade Deadline, which is set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET.