Dodgers Notes: LA Makes Roster Move, Former All-Star DFA'd, Will Smith to IL?

"Ahead of the eventual defeat, the Dodgers made a roster move, sending down Alex Freeland and selecting the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt. The 24-year-old infielder batted just .190 in his 29 MLB appearances this season. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, Alexis Diaz was designated for assignment. The 28-year-old right-handed pitched tossed a 5.00 ERA across nine innings of work in a Dodgers uniform. Finally, the reason that Rortvedt's contract was selected is that All-Star backstop Will Smith is "unlikely" to play until next week. An injured list decision looms for Smith after taking a foul ball off the hand during Wednesday's game."

"Here's all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article): Dodgers Send Down Alex Freeland, DFA Alexis Diaz Amid Massive Roster Move Dodgers Activating Ben Rortvedt as Will Smith 'Unlikely' to Play Until Next Week Dodgers Have Minor League Catcher in Pittsburgh as Will Smith IL Decision Looms Roki Sasaki Unlikely to Return to Dodgers This Season as Struggles Continue Dodgers Bringing Up Catcher to Pittsburgh in Case Will Smith Goes On IL Dodgers Predicted to Move On From Key Free Agent This Offseason Pirates Take Shot at Dodgers Fans After Winning Series Dodgers Manager Calls Out Teoscar Hernandez for Missing Key Piece of Game Dodgers Lineup vs Pirates: Will Smith Out With Injury, Hyeseong Kim Starting Dodgers Video of the Day: Dodgers Tweets of the Day:"

"Mookie Betts crushes a solo shot to put the Dodgers on the board. LA now trails the Pirates 5-1 in the top of the 9th. I'm sure someone will post the Chris Paul meme. pic.twitter.com/Ryzp0UU1iq- Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) September 5, 2025"

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, losing 5-3 and falling to 78-62, two games ahead of the Padres in the NL West. The Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland and selected catcher Ben Rortvedt's contract. Rortvedt, 24, hit .190 across 29 MLB appearances this season. The club designated Alexis Diaz for assignment after a 5.00 ERA over nine innings in a Dodgers uniform. Will Smith is unlikely to play until next week after taking a foul ball to the hand, and an injured list decision for him is imminent.

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