Today, the Dodgers announced the addition of infielder/outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to the 26 man roster. Additionally, Albert Pujols was officially added to the roster. In corresponding moves, left-hander reliever Alex Vesia and catcher Keibert Ruiz were optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Tsutsugo, 29, was acquired by the team in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Rays had designated Yoshi for assignment last Tuesday after the left-handed hitter struggled to a .167 batting average over the first month-plus of the season. Over his career, the Japanese native has had issues with major league pitching. In 77 games, he’s posted a triple slash line of .