{"id":474872,"date":"2025-12-13T01:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T01:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/474872\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T01:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T01:21:11","slug":"dodgers-claim-of-michael-siani-from-braves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/474872\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Claim OF Michael Siani from Braves"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019 40-man roster is now full, as they claimed former Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Siani<\/a>, who was designated for assignment after free agent Mike Yastrzemski<\/a> was signed. It is unclear what role the 26-year-old will play in Los Angeles. However, the Dodgers have proven that they value defense and depth.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jul 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Michael Siani (63) makes the catch on a fly ball from Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports
\nDodgers Add Michael Siani Off Waivers from Braves
\nGlove First?<\/p>\n

Siani is known for his defense. What is not well-known is that this will be his fourth season in the majors. Before his time with the Braves, he spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. His plate appearances need work, as he has a low walk rate, and his strikeouts are sky-high. His batting average is below .200.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers have claimed OF Mike Siani off waivers from Atlanta.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

What Role is Available?<\/p>\n

Siani has minor league options, and he could be sent down to Oklahoma City. This gives Los Angeles some roster flexibility. However, he could be a bench player and serve as a late-inning defensive replacement or a pinch runner as the situation arises. Justin Dean<\/a> played a similar role last year in Los Angeles before he was recently claimed off waivers<\/a> by the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n

Pieces to an Unfinished Puzzle<\/p>\n

What makes this move more intriguing is that the Dodgers have made it known that they are looking for outfield help. What isn\u2019t clear is if they will sign a free agent like Kyle Tucker<\/a> or trade for a Brendan Donovan<\/a> or Jake Meyers<\/a>. It\u2019s anybody\u2019s guess at this point. There is also the Teoscar trade talk<\/a> to consider. Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> had a down year offensively and defensively. However, teams such as the Kansas City Royals are said to be interested. For the record, the Dodgers say that trading the corner outfielder is \u201cunlikely.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was said that Edwin D\u00edaz<\/a> was unlikely to sign with Los Angeles. But he is wearing a Dodgers uniform today, so there may be another shoe to drop.<\/p>\n

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Main Photo Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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