The Dodgers on Friday claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, adding a true center fielder to the 40-man roster mix.
Siani has played parts of four seasons in the majors with
the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .221/.277/.270 with a 58 wRC+, two home runs, and 21 stolen bases in 383 plate appearances. The bulk of his time in the field has come in center field, with 470 of his 533 minor league starts in center and 108 of his 110 major league starts at the position. He’s totaled 12 Outs Above Average and six Defensive Runs Saved at the position.
The 26-year-old Siani bats and throws left-handed, and has one option year remaining, having used options in 2023 and 2025. He’s totaled one year, 63 days of major league service time to date.
Siani only batted 19 times in his 19 games for the Cardinals in 2025, with five starts in center field, 12 more appearances as a late-inning defensive replacement, and seven times was used as a pinch-runner, similar to Justin Dean’s hyper-specialized role for the Dodgers in September and October.
Atlanta claimed Siani off waivers on November 6, and designated him for assignment on Wednesday to make room for the Braves’ signing of Mike Yastrzemski.
Adding Siani makes for 39 players on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster, which will be full later on Friday when the Edwin Díaz signing is finalized.
