Dodgers trade for Tyler Fitzgerald weeks after Giants give up on him
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for the former SF Giant, almost ensuring he’ll become an All-Star in Dodger Blue.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Tyler Fitzgerald #49 of the San Francisco Giants at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oracle Park on August 17, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tyler Fitzgerald had one glorious five-week stretch for the San Francisco Giants in 2024 where he hit 13 home runs in 26 games. He fell off so badly that the Giants traded last season’s primary second baseman to the Toronto Blue Jays in early April.
But now Fitzgerald is ready to revive his career with one simple change: He’s been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers acquired IF/OF Tyler Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP Landon Knack to the 60-day injured list.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 29, 2026 The Dodgers tapped their most reliable trade asset to scoop up Fitzgerald: Cash. Cash considerations, to be specific, which we think means they sent their check to the Blue Jays inside a thoughtful greeting card. There’s a lot of reasons that the Giants gave up on Fitzgerald.
He slashed . 217/. 278/.