The Dodgers have signed infielder Alan Trejo to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to Triple-A broadcaster Alex Freedman. Dodgers Daily initially reported on social media that the L.A. native had agreed to a minor league deal with Los Angeles.
Trejo, 28, became a free agent after being designated for assignment by the Rockies last week. Originally drafted by Colorado in the 16th round out of San Diego State, he is changing organizations for the first time in his career. Trejo made his MLB debut in early 2021 and has appeared in each of the past four seasons, primarily in a utility role. He saw his most significant playing time last year, batting .232/.288/.343 over 82 games.
Although Trejo, a right-handed hitter, has not been a major offensive threat, he holds a career .228/.276/.334 line in 469 MLB plate appearances. This year, he has hit .143/.182/.143 with 15 strikeouts and two walks through 28 games. However, Trejo has received slightly above-average defensive ratings at second and third base and has 263 1/3 innings of shortstop experience, where public metrics have rated him slightly below average.
Trejo’s defensive versatility is appealing to a Dodgers team currently without Mookie Betts and Max Muncy. The team has moved Miguel Rojas to regular shortstop duties, while Cavan Biggio, Chris Taylor, and Enrique Hernández are handling third base. Gavin Lux continues as the starting second baseman despite a .221/.270/.301 performance this season. While Trejo does not offer much more offensively, he provides an experienced option who can cover all three infield positions.
