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Russell Martin photo courtesy Los Angeles Dodgers.
Russell Martin photo courtesy Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired catcher Russell Martin and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Andrew Sopko and minor league infielder Ronny Brito.

Martin, 35, began his big league career as a Dodger in 2006 after being selected by Los Angeles in the 17th round of the 2002 First-Year Player Draft.

With the Dodgers, Martin was an All-Star in 2007 and 2008 and helped lead the club to three Postseason appearances in his five seasons.

The upcoming season will be Martin’s 14th in the Major Leagues and he owns a career slashline of .249/.349/.399 with 185 homers and 751 RBI.

Martin won both the Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards in 2007, and in 2013 and 2014, he was named the Wilson Defensive Catcher of the Year.

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