Dodgers' Catching Logjam May Force Rortvedt Out

Will Smith is set to return from injury, and Dalton Rushing is also expected back, creating a crowded catcher group. Ben Rortvedt has struggled offensively since joining the Dodgers, while Hunter Feduccia has outperformed him. The team may need to make a roster decision soon.

Rortvedt's defensive numbers have been steady since arriving from the Mets, with Dodger pitchers posting a 3.78 ERA in his 69 innings behind the plate. He has recorded zero defensive runs saved and just one passed ball, though his offensive production has lagged badly at .174 without a single extra-base hit or walk in 15 games.

Feduccia, by contrast, has provided more offensive punch since rejoining the organization, though base-stealers have succeeded against him 14 times in 15 attempts. The roster expansion to 28 players on September 1 gives the Dodgers temporary flexibility to carry three catchers, but Rushing's eventual return later in the month will force a decision on who stays.