The Los Angeles Dodgers have quietly added familiar organizational depth by re-signing catcher Chuckie Robinson to a minor league contract, according to his MLB.com profile. While the move won’t generate much attention, it reflects the club’s continued emphasis on stability and experience at one of baseball’s most demanding positions.
Robinson, 31, returns to the Dodgers after spending the bulk of the 2025 season within the organization. His path back to Los Angeles has been anything but linear, but the reunion underscores how teams often value known commodities when filling out depth charts.
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A Brief but Eventful 2025 Stint in Los Angeles
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Robinson originally joined the Dodgers in May of 2025 after being claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. His first stay was short-lived. Within days, Robinson was designated for assignment and ultimately outrighted off the 40-man roster. Still, he remained in the organization and eventually appeared in one major league game for the Dodgers on September 15.
That lone appearance turned out to be Robinson’s only MLB action of the 2025 season. Just over a week later, the Atlanta Braves claimed him off waivers. Atlanta then outrighted Robinson off its 40-man roster in early November, and because he had been outrighted previously in his career, he exercised his right to become a free agent—clearing the way for his return to Los Angeles.
Offensive Limitations, Defensive Value
Robinson’s offensive résumé is modest. Across 52 career major league games—spanning stints with the Reds (2022), White Sox (2024), and Dodgers (2025)—he owns a .131/.169/.192 slash line over 138 plate appearances. Even at the Triple-A level, his numbers have been serviceable rather than standout, with a career .268/.329/.405 line and 27 home runs in more than 1,000 plate appearances.
What has kept Robinson on major league radars is his defense. He is widely regarded as a strong defensive catcher, valued for his pitch framing, game-calling, and ability to manage pitching staffs. Those skills often translate into extended opportunities as a backup or depth option, particularly for teams prioritizing pitcher development and continuity.
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Where Robinson Fits in the Dodgers’ Plans
Robinson enters the organization firmly as depth. The Dodgers are set behind the plate with All-Star Will Smith as the everyday catcher and former top prospect Dalton Rushing positioned as the primary backup. Beyond them, Robinson stands as the only catcher in the system with meaningful big league experience.
While his path to the active roster is narrow, Robinson provides insurance and familiarity—two qualities teams rarely overlook. Over a long season, that kind of depth can quietly prove invaluable.