reliever

“It’s one of those things that, I don’t think it’s a ‘need,’” Gomes said of the team’s interest in making another splashy reliever acquisition.

As Game 3 of the World Series dragged into the 15th inning, the Dodgers turned to Will Klein, the last reliever in their bullpen — though Yamamoto was later warming for a potential 19th inning.

The Dodgers’ bullpen honored Vesia in Game 3 of the World Series, with each reliever writing his No. 51 on the sides of their caps for the rest of the series.

He accepted, despite having never been a reliever in his professional career before.

A starter the first eight years of his major league career, Weaver moved to the bullpen in 2024 and immediately assumed a role as a high-leverage reliever.