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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 02:08 PM ET

Bryan Baker works two shutout innings for Rays in World Series debut

The 31-year-old was a 2018 player to be named later.

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At 23, Bryan Baker was the player to be named later in a 2018 trade between the Rockies and Blue Jays. Now 31, he made Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Tampa Bay Rays reliever Bryan Baker held the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless across two innings in Tuesday night's World Series matchup, per Shi Davidi. At age 23, Baker moved between the Colorado Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays as the player to be named later in a 2018 trade.

Why it matters: Baker has anchored Tampa Bay's late-inning relief corps this postseason after he headlined the World Series closer matchup entering the series. His multi-inning appearance provided critical bullpen length for the Rays during Tuesday's contest.

What to watch: Entering Wednesday's matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 3-1, with first pitch between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays scheduled for Oct. 28 at 8:00 PM ET.

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