The Reds added to their catching depth on Wednesday when they claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers. Rortvedt, who is out of Minor League options, is viewed as a defense-first catcher who excels at pitch framing and game calling.

Coincidentally, Rortvedt — not Smith — was behind the plate for both of the Dodgers' Wild Card series wins against the Reds. The 28-year-old journeyman filled in while Smith recovered from a fracture in his right hand, an injury that caused Smith to finish the regular season on the injured list.