The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals, 5-1, on Sunday thanks to home runs from catcher Will Smith and utility man Kiké Hernández, who got the start at first base. L.A. improved to 53-32 on the year, which is tied for the best record in MLB.
In other Dodgers catcher news, former backstop Austin Barnes signed with a divisional rival on a minor league contract. Barnes was the longest-tenured position player on the team heading into 2025, but was designated for assignment and later cut last month.
In more DFA news, the Dodgers parted ways with veteran reliever Luis Garcia. The 38-year-old pitcher was designated for assignment ahead of Sunday’s game.
Finally, L.A. is reportedly targeting three positional upgrades at the trade deadline. With one month to go to finalize rosters ahead of the most important stretch of the season, the Dodgers have a few key areas to improve in order to ensure a meaningful October run.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Former Dodgers Catcher Austin Barnes Signs With NL West Rival
Dodgers Designate Luis Garcia For Assignment in Shocking Move
Dodgers Targeting 3 Positional Upgrades at Trade Deadline: Report
Dodgers Reliever Calls Andy Pages An All-Star: ‘He’s One of a Kind’
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez Has Made Home Run Derby Decision
Dodgers Linked to 2 AL East Relievers to Bolster Bullpen at Trade Deadline
Dodgers Linked to $21 Million Starting Pitcher as Trade Deadline Nears
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Reacts to 3rd Pitching Start of Season
Dodgers ‘Want’ $50 Million Cy Young Winner in Blockbuster Trade, Says Insider
Dodgers, Royals Start Time Announced Following Sunday’s Rain Delay
Dodgers vs Royals Delayed on Sunday: When Will Game Start?
Dodgers Lineup vs Royals: Freddie Freeman Out, Miguel Rojas Starting at Second
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Dodgers Tweets of the Day:
The Dodgers reinstated RHP Edgardo Henriquez from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 29, 2025
The Dodgers recalled RHP Noah Davis and designated RHP Luis Garcia for assignment.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 29, 2025
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