 The Los Angeles Dodgers have inked a minor league contract with right-hander Matt Sauer, as reported by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Sauer will also be invited to the Dodgers' major league spring training camp.
Sauer, who will turn 26 in January, made his major league debut in 2024. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the second pick in the Rule 5 draft, plucked from the New York Yankees' farm system. Despite securing a spot on the Royals' roster, Sauer struggled, conceding 14 earned runs over 16 1/3 innings, resulting in a 7.71 ERA. His control issues were evident as he issued 11 walks while only striking out nine batters. By the end of May, the Royals opted to return him to the Yankees. Back with New York, Sauer faced challenges at the Triple-A level, where he had never pitched before. He was hit hard, allowing 15 earned runs in just 8 1/3 innings, prompting the Yankees to demote him to Double-A. However, Sauer managed to turn things around, finishing the season on a positive note. Over 24 innings and 17 relief appearances, he posted a 2.63 ERA, an impressive 22.3% strikeout rate, a 3.2% walk rate, and a 46.4% ground ball rate.
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