PHOENIX — In the battle for a utility spot on the Dodgers bench, one name who has flown under the radar this spring is Darnell Sweeney, who has played four positions to date in Cactus League play.
Sweeney was drafted by the Dodgers in the 13th round in 2012 out of Central Florida, but was traded to the Phillies in August 2015 in the Chase Utley deal. The Dodgers got Sweeney back in the Howie Kendrick trade last November.
The 26-year-old, switch-hitting infielder is happy for a second chance with his first organization.