The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring four-year MLB catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets for right-hander Chayce McDermott, according to Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton.
Leighton wrote on X: “The Mets are sending catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers for RHP Chayce McDermott. McDermott was DFA’d by the Dodgers on July 31st.”
TRADE: Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Catcher Ben Rortvedt From New York Mets
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Ben Rortvedt #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of game two of National League Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium on October 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rortvedt hasn’t appeared in the majors at all this season. He wasn’t on the Mets’ 40-man roster, so the Dodgers don’t need to open a spot.
The Dodgers traded for Rortvedt, 28, at last year’s trade deadline. In 18 regular-season games with Los Angeles, the catcher hit .224/.309/.327 with one home and four RBI. He collected three hits, two runs and an RBI in seven at-bats for the Dodgers during last year’s playoffs.
GettyPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19: Ben Rortvedt #77 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Rortvedt made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Minnesota Twins. He spent the 2023 season with the Yankees, the 2024 season with the Rays, and then last year with the Rays and Dodgers.
McDermott made just two appearances with the Dodgers this season.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 18: Chayce McDermott #59 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Los Angeles acquired him from the Baltimore Orioles in mid-April. The Dodgers designated him for assignment last Friday before re-signing him.
Los Angeles Dodgers Right Now
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 21: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Dodgers have the second-best record in Major League Baseball at 69-43. Los Angeles has a 10-game lead over the second-place Arizona Diamondbacks for first place in the National League West.
The Dodgers made the biggest trade of the summer by acquiring left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The team is the clear favorite to win the World Series this year.
New York Mets Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets listens to a question from the media prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The Mets are in seller mode. The club already traded several players from its active roster in the past couple of days, including Brooks Raley, Freddy Peralta and A.J. Minter.
New York is in last place in the National League East with a 47-66 record. The team is 12 1/2 games out of a postseason spot.
TRADE: Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire 4-Year MLB Catcher From Mets