Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ben Rortvedt

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ben Rortvedt made an impact.

Benjamin Thomas Rortvedt is an American professional baseball catcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted in 2021 with the Minnesota Twins and has also played for the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. Rortvedt's career is ongoing in Major League Baseball as a catcher.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

In 2016, Ben Rortvedt was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Twins for a $900,000 signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to Arkansas.

2017: Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 2017, Rortvedt played with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, compiling a .224 batting average with four home runs and 30 RBIs in 89 games.

2018: Cedar Rapids and Fort Myers Miracle

In 2018, Rortvedt played for both Cedar Rapids and the Fort Myers Miracle, slashing a combined .262/.331/.379 with five home runs and 43 RBIs in 90 total games.

2019: Fort Myers and Pensacola Blue Wahoos

In 2019, Rortvedt began the season with Fort Myers and was promoted to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in May, hitting .238/.334/.379 with seven home runs and 29 RBIs over 79 games.

April 30, 2021: MLB Debut and First Hit

On April 30, 2021, Ben Rortvedt was promoted to the major leagues and made his MLB debut as the starting catcher against the Kansas City Royals. He recorded his first major league hit, an RBI single off of Royals reliever Wade Davis, on the same day.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Ben Rortvedt made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins.

March 13, 2022: Traded to New York Yankees

On March 13, 2022, Ben Rortvedt, along with Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the New York Yankees in exchange for Gary Sánchez and Gio Urshela.

2023: Play with the Yankees

In 2023, during spring training, Rortvedt had an aneurysm in an artery near his right shoulder, requiring surgery. The Yankees promoted Rortvedt to the major leagues on May 18 when Trevino went on the injured list. Rortvedt was again promoted on July 21, after Trevino went on the injured list to receive season-ending wrist surgery. He batted .118 in 32 games for the Yankees.

March 27, 2024: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On March 27, 2024, Ben Rortvedt was traded by the Yankees to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade. In 2024, he batted .228/.317/.303 with three home runs and a career-high 31 RBI in 112 appearances.

May 28, 2025: Designated for Assignment by Rays

On May 28, 2025, Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on June 2.

July 31, 2025: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 31, 2025, Ben Rortvedt, along with Paul Gervase and Adam Serwinowski, was traded by the Rays to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Hunter Feduccia.