Dodgers fans remember Pedro Baez’s time in Los Angeles not so fondly. The right-handed reliever was often the source of frustration for fans out of that bullpen, even if it wasn’t always deserved. And although he did put up a run of solid seasons, it never felt like the fanbase trusted him in high-leverage moments.
So when Baez went out and signed a two-year deal with the Astros after the 2020 World Series win, Dodgers fans didn’t have a whole lot to say. It was just another reliever that was leaving Los Angeles, and one many didn’t mind seeing go.