The Dodgers acquired Valaika from the Mariners on Tuesday, Alex Freedman of the Oklahoma City Dodgers reports.
Valaika cleared waivers Monday and elected free agency, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Valaika was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Valaika went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to Toronto.
Valaika isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Valaika went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia.
Valaika will start at shortstop and bat seventh Wednesday against the Yankees.
Valaika's contract was selected by the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Valaika cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
The Orioles designated Valaika for assignment Thursday.