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Ex-Dodger Returns to World Series Stage
26 Oct
Summary
- Garrett Cleavinger rejoins Rays for World Series roster.
- Dodgers' 2026 season ended early with a sweep.
- Cleavinger was traded from Dodgers to Rays in 2020.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2026 season concluded prematurely following a decisive sweep in the postseason, ending their championship hopes and prompting an offseason of roster review. Meanwhile, Garrett Cleavinger, a former Dodgers left-handed reliever, has been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series roster. This move places a familiar face from the Dodgers organization onto baseball's biggest stage.
Cleavinger was acquired by the Dodgers in 2020 and traded to the Rays that same summer. His return to the World Series comes as the Dodgers face significant offseason decisions regarding their aging star core and potential reinforcements. The Rays' decision to reinstate Cleavinger highlights the value they place on experienced left-handed pitching as they compete for a championship.
