The Los Angeles Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment after he won two World Series titles with the team. Banda, 32, had a solid 2023 season with a 5-1 record and a 3.19 ERA over 71 games, contributing to his career stats of 15-9 with a 4.44 ERA in 209 games across nine seasons. Additionally, the Dodgers claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers, who previously played 18 games for them, achieving a .224 batting average and aiding their MLB-leading 2.17 ERA in September.
