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The following excerpt came from The Athletic (subscription required) and was written by Pedro Moura. It can be read in its entirety HERE.

Grab a drink before a Lakers game and you might be served by a Dodgers prospect. Over the last two baseball offseasons, rising right-hander Brett de Gues has worked at Rose Mexicano, a chain establishment at L.A. Live, a few steps from Staples Center and a few streets south of Chavez Ravine.

Every weekday morning, the 22-year-old trains on Dodger Stadium's field and in its weight room. Many afternoons, he works as a barback, assisting the restaurant's bartenders by sticking selections and clearing downed drinks.

This excerpt is from an article that appeared on The Athletic website and was written by Pedro Moura. Click HERE for the full article.