Dodgers Pitcher Unexpectedly Will Now Be a Free Agent
This pitcher elected free agency.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Connor Brogdon has elected free agency after he was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, per the MLB.com transaction log. Brogdon was not claimed off of waivers, so the Dodgers sent him outright to Triple-A, but Brogdon chose to become a free agent.
Brogdon spent less than a full season with the Dodgers. He began the 2024 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, who designated him for assignment in early April. Shortly after, Brogdon was traded to the Dodgers in exchange for Benony Robles.
Brogdon appeared in one major league game with the Dodgers on April 9 against the Minnesota Twins. He allowed two hits and two earned runs with no strikeouts over one inning. Brogdon previously made three appearances for the Phillies during the 2024 season before he was traded, going 0-1 with a 27.00 ERA after he allowed six earned runs over two innings. He also struck out three.
Following that appearance with the Dodgers, Brogdon was placed on the 15-day injured list with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He was later transferred to the 60-day IL.
Brogdon did pitch 13 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2024, posting a 3.46 ERA, one save, and 19 strikeouts.
