Dodgers outfielder Roger Bernadina elected to become a free agent Tuesday and has been removed from the 40-man roster.
Bernadina, 30, was released by the Cincinnati Reds in June and signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers in July. He was added to the 40-man roster in September and appeared in nine games, going 2-for-7 with a home run.
The Dodgers were able to outright Stephen Fife to the minor leagues without his consent Monday, removing the pitcher from the 40-man roster. They couldn’t do the same with Bernadina because he has more than five years of major-league service.