Ben Rortvedt
Breakdown
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September 27, 2025
Riding bench Saturday
Rortvedt isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Analysis
Rortvedt will head to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate instead and bat ninth.
September 25, 2025
Out of lineup Thursday
Rortvedt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
With Will Smith (hand) out and Dalton Rushing (shin) returning just last week, Rortvedt has served as the Dodgers' primary catcher this month. However, he'll get a breather in Thursday's finale while Rushing dons the catcher's gear.
September 24, 2025
Goes yard Tuesday
Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
The homer was Rortvedt's first of the season, giving the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the seventh inning. He has seen steady playing time in September while filling in for Will Smith (hand). Over 15 games this month, Rortvedt has gone 11-for-40 (.275) with three extra-base hits and four RBI. He's up to a .275/.341/.400 slash line with 10 RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles across 117 plate appearances this season.
