Dodgers Acquire RHP Nick Nastrini, DFA RHP Noah Davis

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed right-hander Nick Nastrini off waivers from the Miami Marlins, while right-hander Noah Davis was designated for assignment. Nastrini, 25, made his major league debut last season and went 0-7 with a 7.07 ERA in nine appearances. Davis, 28, had a 19.50 ERA in five appearances for the Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made significant moves in their pitching rotation, claiming right-hander Nick Nastrini off waivers from the Miami Marlins and designating right-hander Noah Davis for assignment. Nastrini, 25, made his major league debut last season and went 0-7 with a 7.07 ERA in nine appearances for the Chicago White Sox. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the fourth round in 2021 and was traded to the White Sox in 2023 as part of a deadline deal that brought Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to Los Angeles [1][2].

Davis, 28, had a 19.50 ERA in five appearances for the Dodgers. Most of his struggles came in a single outing against the Houston Astros on July 4, where he was left in the game and gave up 10 runs while recording just four outs in an 18-1 loss [1]. Davis has had a mixed career, with a 0-5 record and an 8.95 ERA in 23 major league appearances over the past four seasons [1][2].

Nastrini returns to the Dodgers after a challenging year with the White Sox and Marlins. He has a 3.83 ERA in 204 1/3 minor league innings and struck out 33% of batters faced but also walked 11.4% of them [2]. The Dodgers are considering whether to view him as a viable rotation candidate or to keep him in a relief role. He can still be optioned for the rest of this year and one additional season.

Davis, who signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox in the offseason, has been shuttled between Triple-A and the majors. He has a 3.94 ERA in 32 innings at the Triple-A level but has struggled in the majors, allowing 13 earned runs in six innings [2]. He has been designated for assignment and is currently in DFA limbo, which can last as long as a week. The Dodgers have five days to explore trade talks for Davis, who has the right to elect free agency if he clears waivers this time [2].

The Dodgers' moves suggest a strategic approach to their pitching staff, with an eye on both immediate needs and long-term development. Nastrini's return and Davis's designation reflect the team's willingness to take calculated risks and make adjustments as needed.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/dodgers-claim-rhp-nick-nastrini-dfa-rhp-noah-davis-2025-07-11/
[2] https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/dodgers-claim-nick-nastrini-designate-noah-davis-for-assignment.html