Dodgers Sign Longtime NL West Infielder to MiLB Deal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have singed infielder Alan Trejo to a minor league deal, per the team’s transaction log.
Trejo, a 16th-round pick by the Rockies in 2017, debuted in 2021, and has appeared in 173 games at the MLB level. He’s slashing .228/.276/.334 with nine home runs, 47 RBIs, and an OPS of .610 in his career.
This year, Trejo has endured his worst year as a pro, slashing .143/.182/.143 with an OPS of .325 and an OPS+ of negative-10. He was designated for assignment by the Rockies, cleared waivers, and elected free agency.
Fortunately for Trejo, he was signed by the Dodgers, and is already with Triple-A Oklahoma City where he’ll make his debut on Tuesday night.
Trejo has played second base, shortstop, and third base at the MLB level, and provides infield depth at Triple-A. He’ll now work with the team’s hitting coaches, where they’ll hope to unlock something that helps resurrect his career.
Trejo’s best season came in 2022, when he slashed .271/.312/.424 with four home runs, 17 RBIs, and an OPS of .736 in 35 games. The Dodgers will try to bring back that version of Trejo, and see if they can find another hidden gem on the free agent market.
