The Dodgers added organizational depth to their bullpen Tuesday, acquiring left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger from the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-way trade that also included the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Dodgers sent minor league infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named later or cash to Tampa Bay. Left-handed pitcher José Alvarado will go from Tampa Bay to Philadelphia as well.
A 26-year-old former third-round draft pick, Cleavinger pitched in his first and only MLB game last season for the Phillies when he allowed a solo home run and two hits while striking out a batter in two-thirds of an inning against the New York Mets on Sept.