The search for a catcher took a bit of a surprising turn for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday when they acquired Russell Martin from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers also received cash considerations in the deal that saw Minor Leaguers Ronny Brito and Andrew Sopko head to Toronto.
Prior to the trade, the Dodgers had been linked to Yan Gomes and J.T. Realmuto, among other catchers, this winter. Gomes was eliminated as a possibility when the Cleveland Indians traded him to the Washington Nationals, and the Miami Marlins continue to ask for Cody Bellinger in a deal for Realmuto.