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Dodgers claim IF/OF Christian Cairo off waivers from Mets

The Dodgers on Monday claimed Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets, a week after the utility player was designated for assignment. Cairo played all last season in Triple-A, 128 games with Lehigh Valley in the Philadelphia Phillies…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9:58 PM
Dodgers claim IF/OF Christian Cairo off waivers from Mets
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed utility player Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets.
  • Cairo was claimed via waivers after the Mets designated him for assignment the previous week.
  • The addition puts the Dodgers' 40-man roster at 38 players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed utility player Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday. Cairo had been designated for assignment by New York the previous week amid roster adjustments. The transaction brings the Dodgers' 40-man roster to 38 players, which currently includes 17 position players.

Cairo, the son of former major leaguer Miguel Cairo, spent the 2026 campaign in Triple-A across the Philadelphia Phillies and Mets organizations. He has started at all four infield positions and all three outfield spots in the minors, has two option years remaining, and is yet to make his major league debut.

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