Charlie Manuel
In 2002, Westbrook caught a break. He became a regular part of the Cleveland pitching staff that was in transition, as the Tribe went 74–88, finishing 3rd in American League Central Division and getting coach Charlie Manuel sacked midway through the season (76 games). He also signed a three-year contract with the team. For the 2003 season, Westbrook converted back to starter, going 7–10 with a 4.33 ERA, ending the year as the team's fourth starter.