Dodgers Release Catcher Chadwick Tromp
Los Angeles parted ways with the veteran catcher, who elected free agency after the team cut him loose.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers released catcher Chadwick Tromp, and Tromp elected free agency. Tromp had signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in August and never appeared in a major league game for the club.
Why it matters
The move clears a spot on the Dodgers' roster after a 100-62 season that ended with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. It also leaves Tromp, who has appeared in an MLB game in each of the last seven seasons, looking for a new organization.
Tromp is a career .208 hitter across 88 MLB games, with six home runs and 27 RBI for the Giants, Braves, and Orioles. His 2026 Triple-A line with Oklahoma City was .220 with one home run and five RBI in 18 games.
The players
Chadwick Tromp
Tromp is a catcher who has appeared in at least one major league game in each of the last seven MLB seasons, previously playing for the Giants, Braves, and Orioles.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Los Angeles that finished the 2026 regular season with a 100-62 record.
The details
The Dodgers released Tromp, and MLB.com reported that he elected free agency. Tromp signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles in August but did not make a major league appearance with the club.
Timeline
August: Tromp signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers.
November 8, 2026: The Dodgers released Tromp, and he elected free agency.
Season Trajectory
The Dodgers' release of Tromp comes after a 100-62 regular season that ended in a sweep by the Brewers in the NLCS. Moves like this one reflect how a contender manages its depth roster during the offseason.
The move opens a roster spot on a Dodgers club that is heading into the offseason, which affects how the team fills its catching depth. Fantasy managers tracking catchers should note that Tromp is no longer tied to a Dodgers depth role.
The takeaway
Depth catchers often move quickly after a release, so teams and players both adjust their rosters in the weeks after a transaction. Readers following the Dodgers can watch for Tromp's next signing to see where he lands.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, see Los Angeles Baseball coverage.
