Los Angeles Dodgers- Connor Brogdon, a former right-handed reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2025 season. The 30-year-old pitcher, who will celebrate his birthday on January 29, has experienced a career with significant fluctuations, bouncing in and out of the Major Leagues over the past five seasons.

Brogdon’s professional baseball journey began when the Philadelphia Phillies selected him in the 10th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. The Lewis-Clark State product quickly rose through the ranks, making his MLB debut in August 2020. That year, he made nine appearances for the Phillies. In both 2021 and 2023, Brogdon made two starts, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher in various roles out of the bullpen and in the starting rotation.

However, Brogdon’s time with the Phillies took a turn when they traded him to the Dodgers in April 2023 in exchange for left-handed pitcher Benony Robles. Unfortunately, his tenure with Los Angeles was brief. Brogdon made only one appearance for the Dodgers, allowing two home runs during an inning of work against the Minnesota Twins. Despite the rough outing, Brogdon did manage to field a ground ball for the final out of the ninth inning, securing a 6-3 victory for the Dodgers. Shortly after, the Dodgers placed him on the 15-day injured list due to right plantar fasciitis, and he was later moved to the 60-day IL in May.

During his rehab process, Brogdon made one appearance with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and 13 more outings with Triple-A Oklahoma City. However, he was never able to return to the Dodgers’ active roster, and in the offseason, the organization decided to outright him, making him a free agent.

After his release from the Dodgers, Brogdon has now signed with the Angels and will begin the 2025 season with their Triple-A affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees. This new opportunity gives Brogdon the chance to work his way back to the Major Leagues, and he will aim to prove himself once again as he strives for a successful return to the big leagues.