After being linked to the likes of Yan Gomes and J.T. Realmuto, the Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their need behind the plate by reuniting with Russell Martin roughly one month before pitchers and catchers reported for the start of Spring Training.
The Dodgers took a gamble on the his ability to bounce back from a disappointing 2018 campaign, which presumably was a factor in the Toronto Blue Jays sending the Dodgers $16.4 million as part of the trade — offsetting Martin’s impact on the collective balance tax. Though, the club also was bullish on his veteran presence and leadership skills.