Michael Siani: Everything you need to know

The Dodgers designated Siani for assignment Tuesday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alek Thomas, who was acquired via trade Tuesday. Siani has spent all of the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he's slashed .225/.355/.303 with no home runs, five steals and a 17:30 BB:K over 29 contests. The 26-year-old is a gifted defensive center fielder, so he could draw interest via waivers in spite of his offensive shortcomings.

Siani was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Siani was scooped up off waivers by the Dodgers in early February, though he was unable to get his bat going during his time in big-league camp. He hit .143 with one double, three stolen bases and six runs scored in 16 games.

The Dodgers claimed Siani off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday. Siani went from the Dodgers to the Yankees via waivers in January and is now headed back in the other direction. The slick-fielding center fielder is a career .221/.277/.270 hitter at the big-league level and will likely begin the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, if he's still in the Dodgers organization at that point.