By Field Level Media
Oct 12 (Field Level Media) – The Tampa Bay Rays made one change to their American League Championship Series on Monday by dropping left-hander Garrett Cleavinger.
The Rays will stick with the same 12-pitcher staff they had during the AL Division Series and add rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins.
Tampa Bay will play host to Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.
Cleavinger, 32, went 4-4 with a 4.79 ERA in 51 relief appearances during the regular season but did not pitch in the ALDS against the New York Yankees when the Rays advanced in a three-game sweep.
Hopkins, 24, made his major league debut Sept. 13 and had a 5.06 ERA in six games down the stretch.
The Rays’ ALCS roster:
Pitchers: Drew Rasmussen, Freddy Peralta, Nick Martinez, Griffin Jax, Ian Seymour, Bryan Baker, Tyler Wells, Kevin Kelly, Cam Booser, Brody Hopkins, Cole Sulser, Steven Matz
Catchers: Liam Hicks, Nick Fortes
Infielders: Jonathan Aranda, Richie Palacios, Taylor Walls, Junior Caminero, Ben Williamson, Jorge Mateo
Outfielders: Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins, Victor Mesa Jr., Jonny DeLuca, Ryan Vilade
Designated hitter: Yandy Diaz
(–Field Level Media)
