Dodgers Fans Split as Anthony Banda Gets DFA Treatment

Dodgers fans flooded social media with mixed reactions after Anthony Banda was DFA’d.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Anthony Banda (43) pitches during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shocking roster move Friday, claiming former catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers and designating Anthony Banda for assignment.

Banda came to the Dodgers in 2024 via trade, and has spent the last two seasons with the Dodgers. The two-time World Series champion posted a 3.14 ERA with the Dodgers in 119 appearances, and played crucial roles in the last two regular season campaigns.

With Banda off the roster, fans have conflicting feelings about the move.

Here are a few:

The following are comments from our Instagram comments after the news broke.

“Finally!!! ??”

— drdrievic

“Thank god”

— sithlordchamba

“Nooooooooo ?????”

— spicy_latino_69

“Love Banda all of the haters are happy but regardless he helped us win a couple of WS wish him the best and blessings to him and his family”

— _dodgers4evr

How do you feel about the roster move?

Category: General Sports