The Dodgers announced their non-formation invitation to major league training camp. In this news, they revealed that they have re-signed the catcher Chris Okey Land a minor league deal. right-handed Justin Jarvis and outfielders Justin Deanboth of whom did not reach the majors, also received MLB invitations after signing minor league contracts earlier this offseason.
Okey, who turned 30 last month, has nine games of major league experience. He started seven games for the Reds in 2022 and suited up twice for the Angels two seasons ago. The former second-round pick entered last season on a minor league contract with the Dodgers. He hit .236/.283/.327 in triple play in Oklahoma City through 45 games. Okey posted a .242/.306/.363 batting line in 769 Triple-A plate appearances.
will smith,,,, Austin Barnes and Hunter Feduccia All on the 40-man roster. top prospects dalton rush (He also received an invitation to major league camp) will likely return to Oklahoma City to start the season. Okey can back him up at the minor league level. Feduccia has two years left on his option and could also be in the triple option as long as Smith and Barnes are healthy.
Jarvis, 24, is a former fifth-round draft pick of Milwaukee. Brewers trade him to Mets Mark Kaha Deadline in 2023. Jarvis made 10 of his 28 appearances between New York’s top two branches last season. With unspectacular strikeouts (21.9%) and walks (7.8%), he combined for a 4.55 earned run average. Dean is a 28-year-old who spent most of last year with Atlanta’s Double-A team. He hit .244/.332/.321 but stole 47 bases in 92 games. He can play all three outfield positions.
