Category: Los Angeles Angels

  • Cody Allen heads to the injured list

    April 27, 2019 Washington Nationals — Trevor Rosenthal has lost 12 pounds from a viral infection, the second dozen he’s given up on the season. His upcoming stint on the IL will give him up to a month of minor-league rehab to (hopefully) regain his form. The Nationals also activated Justin Miller from the IL,…

  • Jose Leclerc gets low-leverage look in first appearance since rough outing

    April 26, 2019 Texas Rangers – Perhaps looking to get him right, Rangers manager Chris Woodward sent Jose Leclerc into Thursday’s game with men at the corners and the Rangers trailing 12-0. He hadn’t pitched since Sunday, when he walked four and gave up two earned runs. On Thursday, Leclerc allowed a walk to load…

  • Ty Buttrey in good shape to benefit from Cody Allen’s demotion

    April 25, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — Each of the Angels’ three fill-in closer options saw work in last night’s game against the Yankees. Luis Garcia fared the worst, giving up three walks and a single while retiring no one. Ty Buttrey allowed two of those runners (sac fly; fielder’s choice), then made it through…

  • Cody Allen is out as Angels closer

    April 24, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — Prior to Wednesday night’s game, Brad Ausmus announced that Cody Allen would get a break from closing in favor of a committee that will include Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles, and Luis Garcia. Updated hierarchy: *Buttrey | Robles | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee

  • Cody Allen, Jose Leclerc struggling

    April 22, 2019 Minnesota Twins – With Blake Parker under the weather, Taylor Rogers pitched a clean 9th inning for his 3rd save of the season. Parker remains the preferred choice for saves here, but Rogers may continue to get an opportunity now and again.  Hierarchy remains: *Parker | Rogers | Hildenberger.* = closer-by-committee Detroit…