BEN RORTVEDT NEWS

Homers Tuesday Rortvedt went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Nationals.

Impact Rortvedt was responsible for the Yankees' lone run in the 2-1 loss with a solo homer off Josiah Gray in the third inning, his second long ball of the season. The 25-year-old Rortvedt has seen the majority of playing time behind the plate in New York recently, despite going just 1-for-22 in 11 contests prior to Tuesday's matchup. Overall, he's slashing just .136/.255/.295 with four runs scored and three RBI across 51 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Rortvedt will take a seat for the series finale after starting in three of the past four games behind the dish. The 25-year-old might have the edge on playing time over Kyle Higashioka behind the plate at the moment, but any advantage Rortvedt might have is likely thin. Rortvedt is batting .059 in 15 games since being recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on July 21.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer Rortvedt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss against the Marlins.

Impact The sixth-inning blast was his first with the Yankees. This was Rortvedt's first start in four games, though he had started five of the previous seven contests. Rortvedt has an opportunity to continue to push Kyle Higashioka for playing time, especially if Rortvedt shows he can provide some offensive punch.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fourth start in six games Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Rortvedt is behind the plate for the fourth time in six games and may have inched ahead of Kyle Higashioka on the depth chart at catcher. Since getting called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on July 21, Rortvedt has drawn walks at a 15 percent clip, but he's managed just one hit in 17 at-bats.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Rortvedt was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Impact Rortvedt will return to the major-league roster after being sent down May 30, replacing Jose Trevino (wrist) as the team's second catcher after Trevino was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Rortvedt has produced a solid .276 average with six homers, 23 RBI, 19 runs and two stolen bases over 105 at-bats in 29 games with Triple-A.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Rortvedt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Rortvedt is booted from the active roster to make room for Jose Trevino with Trevino coming off the 10-day injured list. In five games with the Yankees, Rortvedt went 2-for-7 while scoring a pair of runs. He'll head to Triple-A to provide emergency depth for the Yankees.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt Collects Two Hits in Yankees Debut New York Yankees catcher Ben Rortvedt made his long-awaited team debut on Saturday, and was impactful.

MAY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tallies two hits in Yankee debut Rortvedt went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a 10-inning win against the Reds on Saturday.

Impact A series of injuries stalled Rortvedt from playing after New York acquired him in a trade with Minnesota last March, but he was finally able to make his first appearance as a Yankee on Saturday. The backstop's team debut was a success, as he doubled and scored in his first at-bat and crossed the plate again after singling in his second trip to the plate. Rortvedt will get a chance to make an impression while Jose Trevino (hamstring) is on the IL, and he could feasibly remain on the roster upon Trevino's roster if he plays well over that period.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for debut with Yankees Rortvedt is starting at catcher and batting ninth Saturday versus the Reds.

Impact Rortvedt will make his debut with the Yankees after he was acquired via trade from the Twins in March of 2022. The 25-year-old has had a strong season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, batting .324 with three homers, 10 RBI and four runs scored over 37 at-bats in 10 games. With Jose Trevino (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, Rortvedt will split time behind the plate with Kyle Higashioka.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Notebook: Jose Trevino hits IL, giving Ben Rortvedt shot to show he's real – Boston Herald TORONTO— The Yankees are dealing with more muscle pain, as Jose Trevino hit the 10- day injured list with a left hamstring strain before Thu...

MAY 18, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Recalled to MLB roster The Yankees recalled Rortvedt from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact Needing depth at catcher with Jose Trevino (hamstring) landing on the IL, the Yankees will give Rortvedt his first taste of MLB action since 2021. The oft-injured 25-year-old was off to a terrific start this season in the Yankees' minor-league system, slashing .327/.421/.612 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 14 games between Single-A, Double-A and Triple-A. He could share time behind the plate with Kyle Higashioka in Trevino's absence.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL, optioned to AAA Rortvedt (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Impact Rortvedt was placed on the 10-day injured list in late March after he underwent left shoulder surgery in February and he has been working his way back since. The catcher has yet to appear in a game for the Yankees after being acquired via trade from Minnesota in March of 2022. The 25-year-old will stick with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre where he went 3-for-17 with a double, an RBI and a run scored over five rehab contests.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Triple-A Rortvedt (shoulder) had his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Since moving to Triple-A, Rortvedt has seen action in three contests, going 3-for-10 with a double, a run and an RBI. The catcher appears to finally be getting healthy after dealing with multiple injuries since being acquired by New York in March of last year. Rortvedt was initially expected to compete for a starting role but has yet to play in a regular-season contest for the big club.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Double-A Rortvedt (shoulder) had his minor-league rehab assignment transferred from Single-A Tampa to Double-A Somerset on Friday.

Impact Rortvedt played in three games for Tampa, going 3-for-11 with two doubles and two runs. The catcher came over to New York from Minnesota in a trade last March, but he's yet to make his Yankees debut. That's mostly due to injury -- Rortvedt dealt with separate knee and oblique issues that cost him most of last season, and he underwent surgery to address an aneurysm near his left shoulder in February of this year.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment starting Friday Rortvedt (shoulder) is set to start his rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Friday.

Impact Rortvedt was forced to undergo surgery in February to address an aneurysm in his left shoulder and he's been forced to miss the beginning of the season as a result. The catcher will now commence what will likely be a prolonged rehab assignment before he could potentially join the Yankees' major-league roster down the line. Rortvedt last appeared in the big leagues in 2021, producing a .169 batting average with three homers, seven RBI and eight runs scored over 89 at-bats in 39 games with the Twins as a rookie. Neither Jose Trevino or Kyle Higashioka have been impressive at the plate in 2023, so Rortvedt is worth keeping an eye on as the season progresses.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL The Yankees placed Rortvedt on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left shoulder aneurysm.

Impact Rortvedt required surgery for the aneurysm back in February and is still getting back up to speed. He'll probably head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once healthy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes running Rortvedt (shoulder) began running last week, but he's not close to being able to swing a bat, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media reports.

Impact Rortvedt underwent surgery on his left shoulder in late February. He was expected to be held out of baseball activities for at least a month, and he'll presumably need considerable time to ramp up once he's able to start swinging again. Rortvedt isn't expected to return to game action until at least May.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Ben Rortvedt Sidelined After Undergoing Surgery Rortvedt has yet to make his Yankees debut after he was acquired from the Twins last spring

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yankees’ Frankie Montas has surgery, out until second half of season

Frankie Montas won’t start throwing until at least late May following right shoulder surgery.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Gets surgery Wednesday Rortvedt (finger) underwent surgery Wednesday to address an aneurysm near his left shoulder and isn't expected to resume baseball activities for at least one month, Bryan Hoch of M...

Impact According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, the procedure addressed a circulation issue in his shoulder, which had been affecting his finger. Given that he won't be cleared in time to play in Grapefruit League games, Rortvedt appears likely to open the 2023 season on the injured list. The 25-year-old looked like a candidate to open the previous season as the Yankees' No. 1 catcher, but after suffering an oblique injury last spring and then undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in May, he didn't debut for the big club in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Tuesday Rortvedt (finger) was unable to return to workouts as hoped Tuesday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is still having his finger injury evaluated by a specialist and the Yankees hope to have more clarification Wednesday. Rortvedt -- who missed much of 2022 with a knee injury -- is competing this spring to be the backup behind Jose Trevino.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Catcher Ben Rortvedt Injures Finger New York already has two injured catchers at spring training

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Managing finger issue Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Rortvedt is tending to a finger injury, but the catcher is expected to return to camp Tuesday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boone didn't elaborate on the extent of Rortvedt's finger injury, though it's believed to be only a minor concern. The injury may nonetheless keep Rortvedt from being ready to go when the Yankees open their Grapefruit League schedule Saturday versus the Phillies. Rortvedt looks like he'll get the chance to compete for the No. 2 catcher role in spring training, but Kyle Higashioka presumably has the inside track on the gig after handling those duties for much of the 2022 season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kiner-Falefa agrees to $6.1M deal with Yanks, Trivino $4.1M

Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract and reliever Lou Trivino got a $4.1 million deal, both avoiding salary arbitrat...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge connects again, hits MLB-best 54th HR, Yanks top Twins

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run, connecting for the third straight day and sending the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 5-2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS