New York Mets Acquire RHP Chayce McDermott from Dodgers for 4-Year MLB Catcher
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New York Mets Acquire RHP Chayce McDermott from Dodgers for 4-Year MLB Catcher
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Ben Rortvedt #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Getty
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LOS 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) Getty
BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 14: Chayce McDermott #59 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on after giving up a two run homer to Trevor Larnach #9 of the Minnesota Twins during game two of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Getty
TheNew York Metsare back in the news for making a trade.
Over the last few days, the Mets have made several trades with other MLB clubs across the league.
On Monday, the news broke that the Mets are making a trade with theLos Angeles Dodgers.
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@AramLeighton8 writes (on 8/2):
"The Mets are sending catcherBen Rortvedt to the Dodgers for RHPChayce McDermott. McDermott was DFA'd by the Dodgers on July 31st."
Rortvedt is a 28-year-old catcher who has previously been with the Dodgers organization.
Wild Card Series - Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game Two
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Ben Rortvedt #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double against theCincinnati Redsduring 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)
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Ben Rortvedt has played in parts of four MLB seasons. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers briefly in 2025, but he does have a World Series ring for his services.
He has not appeared in an MLB game this season and did not play a game with the Mets, which made him an obvious trade candidate.
Across 559 total MLB ABs, Rortvedt carries a lifetime batting average of .190 with nine home runs, 52 RBI, and an OPS+ of 57.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a need for depth at the catcher position, asWill Smith's return doesn't seem to be near, andDalton Rushinghas been doing most of the catching.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – MAY 14: Chayce McDermott #59 of theBaltimore Orioleslooks on after giving up a two run homer toTrevor Larnach#9 of theMinnesota Twinsduring game two of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
As for the return in the trade for the New York Mets, they are receiving RHP Chayce McDermott.
McDermott, 27, has pitched a total of 15 innings in his MLB career and has allowed 20 earned runs in that sample size.
It's easy to see why the Dodgers designated him for assignment. He pitched just 2.1 innings with Los Angeles.
