Clevinger will make Padres debut at Angels

Mike Clevinger will be on the mound Thursday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., making his debut for the San Diego Padres against the team that originally drafted him, the Los Angeles Angels.

Clevinger, who was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Padres in a deadline deal on Monday, will make his second start since he was placed on the restricted list by the Indians for breaking COVID-19 protocols in early August.

He missed three weeks, but returned with a solid game Aug. 26, giving up two runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings in a victory over the Minnesota Twins. Clevinger, who is 1-1 with a 3.18 ERA in four starts this season, is excited about his opportunity for a fresh start…