LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred infielder Edwin Ríos to the 60-day injured list.
Tsutsugo, 29, appeared in 26 games for the Rays this season, batting .167 (13-for-78) with four doubles and five RBI. In his Major League career, he has played in 77 games, batting .187 (44-for-235) with nine doubles, eight homers and 29 RBI. He was a part of the 2020 American League Championship team, recording two hits in 16 at bats for Tampa Bay. Prior to coming to the United States, he was a five-time All-Star (2015-19) in the Nippon Professional Baseball League and was three-time Central League Best of Nine Award recipient (2015-17). In 10 seasons in the NPB, he hit a combined .285 (977-for-3426) with 205 homers and 613 RBI.