#justin-dean

#justin-dean

"I'm super excited, that's all you can ask for, an opportunity and a chance to play. I'm super excited to be with another good organization."

Being MLB players, Betts and Dean have both overcome the odds in their pursuit of greatness. Betts may not have even played baseball if not for his mom, who had to make a team so her son could play, and he nearly quit baseball to pursue a career in basketball while in the minor leagues. Now, Betts is a four-time World Series champion, eight-time All-Star and a surefire inclusion into the Hall of Fame once he retires.

Just five days after winning the World Series with the Dodgers, centerfielder Justin Dean has been claimed by the Giants. Dean appeared in 13 playoff games for Los Angeles, but had zero plate appearances as he was a defensive replacement and pinch runner. The 29-year-old was called up in August and served a similar role in 18 regular-season games, going 0-for-2 with a stolen base.

Edman had been out since Aug. 4 due to a sprained right ankle, which has given him reoccurring troubles dating back to last season. Edman first sprained it last year while on a rehab assignment for the right wrist surgery he had in 2023. The utility man again injured his ankle earlier this year while sliding into second base and landed on the IL on May 3 due to right ankle inflammation.