Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman was called up by the Minnesota Twins Saturday.
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Minnesota’s official roster move was placing outfielder Alan Roden on the 10-day injured list, and recalling Outman from Triple-A St. Paul.
The Dodgers traded Outman to the Twins in exchange for reliever Brock Stewart, who was LA’s most notable addition at the deadline.
The 2023 season was Outman’s best with LA, as he averaged .248 with 23 home runs, 70 RBIs and an OPS of .790 as the Dodgers’ everyday center fielder. However, he could not match that same production in 2024 and 2025.
This season, Outman hit .103 with two home runs, four RBIs, and an OPS of .487 across 39 at-bats in the big leagues. The outfielder’s numbers at Triple-A Oklahoma City were much better as he left the Comets hitting .289 with 20 home runs, 74 RBIs and an OPS of .970.
Outman reacted to being traded at the deadline, and took to social media to express his gratitude to the Dodgers.
“To say the last seven years were fun would be a huge understatement. The people I’ve met along the way have helped me grow into the player — and man — that my 12-year-old self would be proud of. It was a dream come true to debut with the team that drafted me, and I’ll forever be grateful to the Dodgers for the opportunity they gave me. I was truly proud to wear Dodger Blue every night,” Outman wrote on Instagram.
Thus far, Outman has not featured in the big leagues with the Twins as he began his tenure with the organization in the minors. Now, he’ll get the chance to showcase his talent in MLB with the Twins.
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