The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Yoshitomo Tsutsugo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Edwin Rios was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to add Tsutsugo to the 40-man roster.
Tampa Bay designated Tsutsugo for assignment on Tuesday as a corresponding move to calling up Kevin Padlo. Tsutsugo was in the second season of a two-year, $12 million contract. The Rays were expected to make a move based in part on owing him a little over $5 million.
The 29-year-old starred with the Yokohama DeNa BayStars, hitting .