Dodgers acquire utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald from Blue Jays for cash
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired utility player Tyler Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash. Fitzgerald, previously with the San Francisco Giants, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after a brief stint at Triple-A Buffalo. The 28-year-old has played 178 MLB games, primarily with the Giants, and provides infield and outfield depth. To make room on their 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred pitcher Landon Knack to the 60-day injured list.
- ▪Tyler Fitzgerald was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after appearing in six Triple-A games.
- ▪He began the 2026 season with the Giants' Triple-A team before being released on March 30.
- ▪Fitzgerald played 178 major league games from 2023 to 2025, all with the Giants, hitting .252 with 21 home runs and 53 RBIs.
- ▪Over seven minor league seasons, he has a .260 average with 77 homers and 279 RBIs in 477 games.
- ▪The Dodgers transferred right-hander Landon Knack to the 60-day injured list to create space on their 40-man roster.
- ▪The deal marks a transaction between two teams that met in the previous year’s World Series.
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Open this photo in gallery:Tyler Fitzgerald (49) of the San Francisco Giants hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of a 2026 spring training game at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Ariz.Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on Tuesday in a deal between last year’s World Series teams.Fitzgerald was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week.
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