Dodgers Add Veteran Reliever to 40-Man Roster, Option Two Players

The return of Hudson is here!

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected veteran reliever Daniel Hudson's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation reported on the news via X. 

Miguel Vargas optioned

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) March 16, 2024

Hudson will be with the major league club. Because of this move, L.A. has optioned infielder Andre Lipcius for assignment and optioned Miguel Vargas. 

The 37-year-old will play a huge role off the bullpen to start the season, as he will be on the Opening Day roster immediately. 

The right-handed pitcher has missed the majority of the last two seasons due to knee issues. However, when he is healthy on the mound, he is a force to be reckoned with, especially as a Dodger. 

From 2022 to 2023, Hudson holds a 1.98 ERA, 35 strikeouts, 211 ERA+, 2.14 FIP, and a 0.98 WHIP in 28 games and 27.1 innings. 

The World Series champion will look for his second one in Los Angeles this season, and he'll look to play a vital part in what should be this historic season.