The San Francisco Giants claimed 2025 World Series champion outfielder Justin Dean from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, just days after he played a small but crucial role in helping LA win back-to-back titles .

The 28-year-old was designated for assignment by the Dodgers to make room on their 40-man roster for outfielder Ryan Ward. San Francisco quickly claimed the speedy center fielder, who spent the 2025 season as a defensive specialist and pinch runner for Los Angeles. He appeared in 18 regular-season games, going 0-for-2 at the plate with a stolen base, while appearing in 13 postseason games exclusively in late-game defensive roles.

Though his offensive contributions were minimal, Dean’s defensive play became a turning point in Game 6 of the World Series against the Toro

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