Dodgers minor league news
An extensive overview of the entire minor league system of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including news and notes from the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, the High-A Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, plus the rookie league teams in Arizona and the Dominican Republic.
Jerming Rosario not on roster, wins AFL pitcher of the week
Dodgers minor league right-hander Jerming Rosario struck out seven of 10 batters faced in his final Arizona Fall League game and won pitcher of the week. He was not added to the 40-man roster on Tuesday, which means the 22-year-old right-hander is available in the Rule 5 Draft in December.
Dodgers minor league free agents overview
A breakdown of the Dodgers minor league free agents for the 2024-25 offseason.
Dodgers sign Justin Jarvis & Aaron Bracho to minors deals
The Dodgers signed pitcher Justin Jarvis and infielder Aaron Bracho to minor league contracts, after they played during the 2024 season in the Mets and Guardians’ systems, respectively.
Dodgers sign LHP Joe Jacques to minors deal
Left-hander Joe Jacques signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, per multiple reports, that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training. Jacques pitched in the majors in 2023-24 with the Red Sox and Diamondbacks.
Dodgers’ Low-A team will play in Ontario in 2026
The city of Ontario, California broke ground on a massive new sports complex that will include a baseball stadium that will house the Dodgers’ Low-A minor league affiliate beginning in 2026.
J.P. Feyereisen, Nick Ramirez elect free agency
Right-hander J.P. Feyereisen and left-hander Nick Ramirez, who combined to pitch 19 games for the Dodgers in the 2024 season but ended the season off the 40-man roster in the minors, elected free agency in October.
Oklahoma City gets new name & new manager
Oklahoma City, the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, announced their name change to the Comets starting in the 2025 season. They will also have a new manager, with Scott Hennessey joining OKC after managing since 2017 with Double-A Tulsa.
Rushing, Outman, Freeland are minor league All-Stars
Dalton Rushing, James Outman, and Alex Freeland were among Dodgers minor leaguers to earn 2024 All-Star nods, getting honored for their work in Double-A and Triple-A.
Zyhir Hope headlines Dodgers on AFL roster
Dodgers outfielder Zyhir Hope is one of six LA prospects on the Glendale Desert Dogs roster for the Arizona Fall League, which begins play on October 7.
Avans, Duplantier win PCL weekly awards
Dodgers minor leaguers Drew Avans and Jon Duplantier had strong series for Triple-A Oklahoma City in Salt Lake City, and won Pacific Coast League player and pitcher of the week awards to close out the season.
Bobby Miller has strong start in OKC’s last game of season
Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller ended a down year on a high note, with six strikeouts and only one run allowed in five innings for Triple-A Oklahoma CIty. Outfielder Drew Avans had three more hits, hitting .500 over his final 10 games of the season.
Rushing & Ward each homer twice in OKC rout
Dalton Rushing and Ryan Ward each hit two home runs in Triple-A Oklahoma City’s romp against Salt Lake. Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin had his best rehab start yet with six strikeouts in six scorreless innings, and Justin Wrobleski capped a fine minor league season.
Gonsolin 3 scoreless, 6 K in final Triple-A rehab start
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin was excellent in his third and final rehab start on Saturday, striking out six in three scoreless innings, retiring nine of his 10 batters faced.
Minors: Alex Freeland, Jerming Rosario, Ryan Ward
A recap of Oklahoma City’s loss in Salt Lake on Friday. The Triple-A affiliate is the Dodgers minor league affiliate still playing. Alex Freeland had two hits, including a home run.
Dalton Rushing & Jackson Ferris named Dodgers minor league players of year
Dalton Rushing, the great-hitting catcher who has also played left field, and pitcher Jackson Ferris, who excelled as a 20-year-old in High-A and Double-A, were named Branch Rickey Award winners as Dodgers minor league players of the year for 2024.
Minors: Alex Freeland, Drew Avans, Lucas Wepf
Dodgers prospect Alex Freeland homered in a second straight game for Oklahoma City, and Drew Avans has seven games in a row with multiple hits. Right-hander Lucas Wepf was named to the Midwest League All-Star team for his work in 2024 in High-A with Great Lakes.
Jon Duplantier K’s 12 in 6 perfect innings for OKC
Dodgers minor league right-hander Jon Duplantier struck out 12 in six perfect innings in Triple-A Oklahoma City’s blowout win in Salt Lake.
Drew Avans sets Oklahoma City hits record
Dodgers minor league outfielder Drew Avans collected his 449th and 450th hit with Triple-A Oklahoma City, setting a team record since 1998 when Oklahoma City moved into its current ballpark.
Gonsolin works through traffic in 2nd rehab start, Outman homers twice
Tony Gonsolin allowed several baserunners and two runs while recording eight outs in his second rehab start in Triple-A. Joe Kelly likely finished his rehab assignment and is expected to join the Dodgers in Miami, and James Outman homered twice for Oklahoma City.
Dalton Rushing homers in 3-hit, 3-RBI game for OKC
Dodgers prospect Dalton Rushing homered and had a two-run single for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Double-A Tulsa scored two runs in the ninth inning in a comeback win in their next-to-last game of the season.
Ward hits 30th home run for Oklahoma City
Dodgers minor league outfielder and first baseman Ryan Ward hit his 30th home run of the season for Triple-A Oklahoma City, which leads the Pacific Coast League.
Minors: Zach Logue signed, Ferris scoreless, Rushing homers
The Dodgers signed left-hander Zach Logue to a minor league deal to start for Oklahoma City. Dalton Rushing homered in Triple-A, and Jackson Ferris pitched five scoreless innings in his last start of the season for Tulsa.
Joe Kelly begins rehab assignment in Triple-A Thursday
Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he’s expected to pitch on Thursday and Sunday before rejoining the Dodgers on their road trip, with potential activation next week in Miami.
Avans, Feduccia key OKC win
Highlights in the Dodgers minor leagues include a Tony Gonsolin rehab start, Drew Avans with a walk-off single, a three-hit game for Hunter Feduccia, and weekly awards for Jose Rodriguez and Cameron Decker.
Gonsolin goes 2 scoreless IP in 2024 debut in Triple-A
Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin struck out three in two scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City to start a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, his first time on the mound since Tommy John surgery in September 2023.
Minors: De Paula, Lockwood-Powell, Decker
Highlights from Sunday in the Dodgers minor leagues, including the end of the regular seasons for Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga.
Jose Rodriguez throws 6 hitless innings for Great Lakes
A big game for Dodgers minor league right-hander Jose Rodriguez, who pitched six scoreless and hitless innings for High-A Great Lakes on Saturday night.
Minors: Romero, Graterol, Gamboa, Ferris
Christian Romero headlined a handful of strong pitching performances on Friday night in the Dodgers minor leagues. Also, Brusdar Graterol pitched a scoreless inning in his second rehab game in Triple-A, nearing a potential return from the injured list.
Minors: Josue De Paula, Cameron Decker, Payton Martin
A blowout win for Dodgers’ High-A affiliate Great Lakes included a big game for top prospect Josue De Paula and strong pitching by Payton Martin and others. Cameron Decker’s walk-off home run kept Rancho Cucamonga’s postseason hopes alive.
Minors: Meador, Fernandez, Jang
Wednesday in the Dodgers minor leagues, Jacob Meador pitched four scoreless innings to earn a save for Great Lakes, while Yeiner Fernandez doubled twice for Tulsa. Hyun-Seok Jang struck out three in two scoreless innings, giving the 20-year-old 11 consecutive scoreless innings.
17-pitch walk shortens Yamamoto’s 2nd rehab start
Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a high pitch count and only pitched two innings instead of three in his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Brusdar Graterol also started a rehab assignment on Tuesday in OKC.
Great Lakes eliminated from playoff race with loss to Dayton
Just one Dodgers minor league game on Labor Day. The High-A Great Lakes Loons lost a 1-0 nail-biter at home and were eliminated from playoff consideration in the final week of the regular season.