In a heartwarming and rare gesture of respect across franchises, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially confirmed they will present a 2024 World Series ring to former pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, now a member of the New York Yankees, during this weekend’s interleague matchup at Dodger Stadium.
Yarbrough, who was a critical mid-season acquisition for the Dodgers in 2024, played a steadying role down the stretch. While not part of the Dodgers’ final World Series roster due to an elbow strain suffered in late September, Yarbrough made 14 appearances (11 starts) during the regular season, posting a 3.12 ERA and helping the club clinch crucial late-season wins.
“Ryan’s contribution was significant,” said Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. “Even when he wasn’t pitching, he was a voice of calm, experience, and chemistry in the dugout. We believe every hand that helped build our championship deserves to be celebrated.”
The moment is set to unfold Saturday evening, ahead of Game 2 in the Yankees-Dodgers series. A brief on-field presentation will see Dodgers representatives formally honor Yarbrough with his championship ring — a moment expected to draw emotional cheers from both sets of fans.
“It’s a special kind of full circle,” Yarbrough told reporters Friday. “You give so much of yourself to the game and sometimes don’t expect anything back — so for the Dodgers to reach out and honor me like this, it’s incredibly humbling.”
Now wearing pinstripes, Yarbrough has quietly become a reliable presence in the Yankees’ bullpen and spot rotation, posting a 2.98 ERA in long relief innings this season. His versatility has allowed New York manager Aaron Boone to preserve arms in tight games, a crucial advantage as the Yankees maintain a firm grip on the AL East lead.
Yarbrough, 32, is known not just for his craft on the mound but for his poise and professionalism. While he never got to throw a pitch in the 2024 Fall Classic, his fingerprints were all over the Dodgers’ journey there.
Saturday’s ring ceremony promises to be more than a token presentation — it’s a tribute to effort, humility, and the shared respect among baseball’s elite.
