Dodgers Bring Back Reliever with Stellar 2022 Season

Yency Almonte signs minor-league deal with Dodgers after strong 2022 campaign

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed relief pitcher Yency Almonte to a minor-league contract, reuniting with the pitcher who had a 1.02 ERA in 33 games for the team in 2022. Almonte, a former 17th-round pick of the Angels, has bounced around the majors but found success with the Dodgers before injuries sidelined him in 2024.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are looking to three-peat as NL West champions and World Series contenders, and adding bullpen depth like Almonte could provide a boost to their pitching staff. Almonte's strong 2022 season showed he can be an effective reliever when healthy, and the Dodgers are hoping to recapture that magic.

The details

Almonte first joined the Dodgers on a minor-league deal in March 2022 and was added to the major league roster that May. He went on to have the best season of his career, posting a 1.02 ERA in 33 games. However, he struggled the following season and missed time due to a knee injury. Almonte was then traded to the Cubs prior to the 2024 season, but has not pitched in the majors since due to continued injury issues.

  • Almonte signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers in March 2022.
  • Almonte was added to the Dodgers' major league roster in May 2022.
  • Almonte had a 1.02 ERA in 33 games for the Dodgers in the 2022 season.
  • Almonte was traded to the Cubs prior to the 2024 season.
  • Almonte has not pitched in the majors since 2024 due to injuries.

The players

Yency Almonte

A right-handed relief pitcher who had a breakout 2022 season with the Dodgers, posting a 1.02 ERA in 33 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Major League Baseball team that has signed Yency Almonte to a minor-league contract, reuniting with the reliever after his strong 2022 campaign.

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What’s next

Almonte will participate in spring training with the Dodgers and look to earn a spot on the major league roster.

The takeaway

The Dodgers are taking a low-risk flyer on a reliever who showed he can be effective when healthy, as they look to bolster their bullpen and make another run at the World Series title.