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TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers released infielder Nick Senzel after a poor start to the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets. Senzel had previously signed a minor league deal and performed moderately well in 2025.
Key points
- Nick Senzel was released by the Oklahoma City Comets.
- He had a .749 OPS and 12 home runs in 2025.
- Senzel received a non-roster invitation to spring training for 2026.
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Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Nick Senzel against the Cleveland Guardians during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets released third baseman Nick Senzel on Monday following a subpar start to the season.
Senzel signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers midway through the 2025 season, and quickly moved up to Triple-A Oklahoma City after less than a week with Double-A Tulsa. He posted a .749 OPS through 99 games across both levels, hitting 12 homers and driving in 66 runs in the process.
He remained with the team heading into the 2026 season, and earned a non-roster invitation to spring training this year.
The infielder had a fantastic showing in spring training, posting a 1.062 OPS through 20 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the preseason. He had three homers and 11 RBIs in the Cactus League, and walked more times than he struck out while in camp.
Senzel didn’t end up making the roster, though, and started 2026 in Triple-A. He couldn’t carry his form from spring over to the Pacific Coast League, though, as he had just a .545 OPS through 23 games.
Q&A
Why did the Dodgers release Nick Senzel?
The Dodgers released Nick Senzel due to his subpar performance at the start of the 2026 season.
What were Nick Senzel's stats before his release?
Before his release, Nick Senzel had a .749 OPS with 12 home runs and 66 RBIs over 99 games in the previous season.
What is a non-roster invitation in MLB spring training?
A non-roster invitation allows players not on the 40-man roster to participate in spring training, giving them a chance to compete for a spot on the team.
