The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent catcher David Freitas to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Freitas didn't reach the major leagues in 2022 after signing a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees. In 36 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he hit .239/.310/.345 with a .655 OPS, two home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored in 127 plate appearances before being released in July. The 33-year-old veteran backstop hasn't played in the big leagues since 2019 with the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers. He's played in 59 big-league contests over three seasons, hitting .200/.268/.288 with a homer, eight RBI and 13 runs scored. Freitas will simply be providing minor-league catching depth for LA behind Will Smith, Austin Barnes and Diego Cartaya.
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher David Freitas from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Sal Biasi on Sunday. Freitas will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate in San Antonio. He was also added to the 40-man roster, with the team transferring closer Corey Knebel (elbow) from the 10-day to 60-day injured list. Freitas is basically in the same boat he was in with the Mariners, serving as organizational depth. He'll need an injury to Yasmani Grandal or Manny Pina to get the call. There's no fantasy appeal here.
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