Notes: Diego Cartaya, Freddie Freeman, The Infield
The <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> farm talent is beginning to showcase their abilities at the big league level, with Jonny DeLuca and Nick Robertson making their major league debuts Wednesday night against Cincinnati. The Dodgers have already seen five players make their debuts this season, and it begs the question to when their top prospect, Diego Cartaya, will become the latest Dodgers rookie to get his chance at the top stage.
An opportunity for Diego Cartaya in Dodgers camp
The advantage of being in major league camp for 21-year-old Diego Cartaya — <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/2023/2/23/23581698/dodgers-top-100-prospects-diego-cartaya-bobby-miller-miguel-vargas">the Dodgers’ top prospect</a> — is getting to work with the big league coaching staff and also catch major league pitchers. It’s invaluable experience for the catcher who has played only 62 games at High-A, his highest minor league level to date.
Notes: Diego Cartaya, prospect lists, luxury tax, offseason spending
Among the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> news on Wednesday was <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/2023/1/18/23466446/dodgers-payroll-competitive-balance-tax-2022">paying competitive balance tax for a second year in a row</a>, to the tune of $32.4 million for 2022; and old friend <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/2023/1/18/23504885/kevin-pillar-free-agent-contract-braves-nri">Kevin Pillar finding a minor-league deal with the Braves</a>.