Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery

Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya, face potential arbitration hearing with Alex Vesia
The Dodgers protected Diego Cartaya, the crown jewel of their highly touted farm system, for years. Injuries and poor performance prompted a change.
Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins
Take the Los Angeles Dodgers and backstop Diego Cartaya as an example. They designated him for assignment last week and traded him to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for right-handed prospect Jose Vasquez.
Twins add former top catching prospect Diego Cartaya in swap of minor leaguers
The team also came to terms with a large group of arbitration-eligible players, including Royce Lewis and Joe Ryan.
Former top Dodgers prospect Diego Cartaya traded to Twins
The Twins added depth to their catching stable on Thursday, acquiring former top prospect Diego Cartaya from the Dodgers in exchange for Minor League right-hander Jose Vasquez. Cartaya, 23, split the 2024 season between the Dodgers’ Triple-A Oklahoma City and Double-A Tulsa affiliates,
Dodgers acquire pitcher Jose Vasquez from Twins for catcher Diego Cartaya
Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.
Dodgers Designate Diego Cartaya For Assignment
The Dodgers designated former top catching prospect Diego Cartaya for assignment. The move opens a 40-man roster spot for Hyeseong Kim, whose three-year deal is official.
Dodgers Make Trade, Send Catcher to Twins Following Surprising DFA
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins are reportedly in agreement on a trade that would send a young catcher to the Twins.
Twins get catching prospect Diego Cartaya in trade with Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins are adding depth at the catcher position, acquiring 23-year-old prospect Diego Cartaya from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Jose Vasquez.
Twins Land Former Top Prospect Diego Cartaya in Trade With Dodgers
It's been a quiet offseason on the Twins' front, though they may finally be awaking from their slumber after acquiring a former Top-25 prospect from the Dodgers.
Dodgers acquire minor league P Vasquez from Twins for C Cartaya
The Dodgers and Twins swapped a pair of minor leaguers on Thursday with L.A. acquiring pitcher Jose Vasquez from Minnesota in return for catcher Diego Cartaya.
Twins acquire catcher Diego Cartaya from Dodgers; arbitration eligible players all agree to contracts
The Twins acquired Cartaya in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday for minor league pitcher Jose Vazques. The ...
Dodgers Cut Ties With $2.5 Million Ex-No. 1 Prospect, Get Low-Minors Pitcher
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