When the Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Friday’s Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees, the Dodger community will be mourning the loss of one of the franchise’s most beloved players.
Former Cy Young Award winner Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at the age of 63. The iconic pitcher already had his number retired last season, and we’ll be seeing that No. 34 remain on the Dodgers uniforms for the World Series and 2025 MLB season.
Just ahead of Friday’s game at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers released a look at the No. 34 patch we’ll see on the jerseys to honor the late pitcher.
In memory of our hero Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers will wear this uniform patch during the World Series and throughout the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/7HozGMf2Tr
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 24, 2024
In addition to the patch, the Dodgers also plan to pay tribute to Valenzuela in a pregame ceremony.
