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With his wife preparing to play for Olympic gold, Jake Reed claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay Rays

MLB, Olympic Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jake Reed switched teams while his wife was with the U.S. softball team at the Tokyo Olympics.

The 28-year-old reliever was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Durham.

Reed, a right-hander with a submarine delivery, made his major league debut on July 6 and had a 3.38 ERA in five relief appearances and one start. He was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Dodgers.

Janie Reed is the starting left fielder and No. 2 hitter on the U.S. team, which plays Japan for the softball gold medal on Tuesday.

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