Kyle Barraclough has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Yankees that includes an invitation to spring training. He opted for free agency last July, but the Padres didn’t select him in the 60-man player pool. In his first big-league season, he had a 5.61 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 38.2 innings pitched. Barraclough is …
Despite his relatively recent call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake, Elvis Peguero failed to pitch in a game this spring. He was recalled from Triple-A after Andrew Heaney was dealt to the team. Though Peguero has yet to make an appearance in the majors this year, he has impressed in Triple-A. His ERA is currently 1.74, …
The Los Angeles Angels recently selected outfielder Aaron Whitefield from their Double-A affiliate. Last week, he made his Major League debut against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old went 0 for 4 with a strikeout in his only plate appearance. In his next start, he made it to third base and recorded a single, but …
The Dodgers selected the 6’6″ right-hander in the 13th round of the MLB Amateur Draft. He pitched at the University of North Carolina before going to a junior college. Criswell’s fastball averaged 87.2 mph. He also threw a change-up, slider, and curveball. Criswell’s most impressive performance came on June 16, when he struck out 14 …
The Angels consider Rengifo a super utility player, but the veteran hitter needs to prove himself to Joe Maddon. The Angels don’t have an obvious answer at shortstop for next season, but they could sign free agents. Jack Mayfield is only considered a backup shortstop, and Rengifo has yet to prove he can be an …
Carlos Quijada, has been on the roster for just one season. The right-hander threw a season-high nine innings last September, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one. In his most recent outing, he took the loss in a 10-10 tie against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on two …
After signing a minor-league deal in March, catcher Austin Romine has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal is worth a guaranteed $700,000, plus an average salary of $700,000 per season. Romine will replace Max Stassi, who was placed on the injured list after spending the entire 2020 season with …
In 2018, Jaime Barria pitched to a 3.41 ERA, but that number didn’t support the peripherals. His strikeout minus walk rate was 9.5%, and his batted ball metrics were solid. Barria’s 2018 closely mirrored Parker Bridwell’s, and at 22 years old, he’s a better long-term bet than Bridwell. However, he’s not a very projectable player …
After making his major-league debut last season, Oliver Ortega is already pitching well. In nine appearances, Ortega has pitched at least two innings. In five of those outings, he has not allowed a run. In all, he has pitched 14.2 innings and has a 1.23 ERA. His strikeout rate is also above average, with only …
While the Los Angeles Angels are in the process of building a new bullpen, you should not be putting your hopes in a player who is going to be an instant success. This rookie has a great future, but he will need to get healthy first. The following are some of the things you should …
