The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired catcher Russell Martin from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Minor Leaguers Ronny Brito and Andrew Sopko. The Blue Jays also sent cash considerations to the Dodgers as a part of the trade.
Much like the trade that brought Matt Kemp to Los Angeles a year ago, this is a reunion for Martin as the 35-year-old was drafted by the Dodgers in 2002 and spent his first five Major League seasons with team.
Martin is coming off perhaps the worst offensive season of his career, hitting .194/.338/.325 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI in 90 games.