The Los Angeles Dodgers have cut ties with right‑hander Yency Almonte, turning the seven‑year veteran into a free agent after an injury‑ruined 2026.
Key points
- Yency Almonte was released by the Dodgers and is now a free agent.
- He missed the entire 2026 season due to injury after signing a minor‑league deal with Los Angeles.
- His most recent MLB work came with the Chicago Cubs in 2024, where he posted a 3.45 ERA.
- Across seven seasons, Almonte has appeared in 213 games with an 8‑6 record and a 4.44 ERA.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have released right‑hander Yency Almonte, making him a free agent as the MLB offseason begins, Heavy.com reported on November 7, 2026.
MLB.com noted that Almonte elected free agency after missing the entire 2026 season because of injury.
Injury and free‑agency status
Almonte last appeared at the major‑league level in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs, where he worked 17 games, posting a 1‑0 record, a 3.45 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
During his 2022‑2023 stint with the Dodgers, he appeared in 82 games, compiling a 3‑2 record, a 3.35 ERA and 82 strikeouts; his 2022 season was especially strong with a 1.02 ERA over 33 appearances.
Performance recap with the Dodgers
He had signed a minor‑league contract to return to Los Angeles in February 2026, but the injury that sidelined him all season prevented any appearances.
Over seven MLB seasons across the Colorado Rockies, Dodgers and Cubs, Almonte has logged 213 games, an 8‑6 record and a 4.44 ERA, and will now seek a new opportunity.
Career overview
The Dodgers, coming off a challenging postseason, are expected to be active in the upcoming free‑agency market.
Reader questions
Why did the Dodgers release Yency Almonte?
The team released him after he missed the 2026 season with injury, and MLB.com reported that he subsequently elected free agency.
What are Yency Almonte’s career MLB statistics?
He has appeared in 213 games over seven seasons, posting an 8‑6 win‑loss record, a 4.44 ERA, and 20 strikeouts in his last 2024 stint with the Chicago Cubs.
Source: heavy.com
