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Taylor Trammell spent almost the entire season in the minors, aside from around ten games in the Majors with the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers – five with each team.
So far, nothing particularly unusual.
But the Yankees and Dodgers are facing each other in the World Series for the first time since 1981 and there is a rule that states that any player who plays at least five games for the winning World Series team will be eligible to receive a championship ring .
So even if he doesn’t participate and no matter which team wins, Trammell will receive a championship ring.
“Since I’m a Yankee now, I completely forgot about it,” Trammell told The Athletic. If the Dodgers win, I can have my ring too. »
With the Dodgers this season, Trammell was hitless in six at-bats. With the Yankees, he drew a walk and put the ball to safety in his only at-bat. He also scored a point.
No matter who prevails in the best-of-seven series, Trammell’s contribution will be recognized.
Trammell had attended the Marlins’ camp, but was designated for assignment since he had not secured a position with the team. It was at this time that the Dodgers made the decision to claim him to play games between April 5 and 15.
Then after the Dodgers designated him for assignment, Trammell was claimed by the Yankees, with whom he appeared in five games between April 20 and May 3.
“I’m going to have a ring now and that’s cool to say.” “It’s fantastic for me because I can say I’m a World Series champion now,” Trammell added. The Athletic.
“The next step is to be a World Series champion and be there when you win it. This is the next goal. »
