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Dodgers receive pitching help after Angels big move
The post Dodgers receive pitching help after Angels big move appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers made a quiet but meaningful move to bolster their pitching depth, reclaiming left-handed pitcher Garrett McDaniels after a recent Los Angeles Angels roster move. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and returned to the Dodger Blue under MLB Rule 5 Draft rules — a process that requires a team to offer back a Rule 5 selection if they can't keep him on the active roster. Advertisement The Angels' big move came on Friday when they promoted top infield prospect Christian Moore ahead of their series against the Orioles. Moore, 22, made his MLB debut by starting at second base and hitting ninth in the lineup. His promotion forced a roster crunch, leading to McDaniels being DFA'd. The former Tennessee slugger — who set a school record with 34 home runs last year — had been tearing up the minors with a .279 average, 5 homers, and a .796 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A. According to a post from The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya on X, formerly known as Twitter, McDaniels was officially returned to the Dodgers on June 14 after clearing waivers. 'The Angels returned LHP Garrett McDaniels to the Dodgers. They'd selected him in the Rule 5 draft but he was DFA'd recently.' McDaniels, who originally signed with the Dodgers in 2022, had a difficult time adjusting to MLB hitters in his short stint with the Angels. In 10.2 innings across 10 appearances, he posted a 5.91 ERA with 8 walks and 6 strikeouts. His 74.3% ground ball rate stands out, but his control issues limited his reliability out of the bullpen. Despite the struggles, McDaniels remains an intriguing long-term arm. The Dodgers pitching depth has been tested this year, and while McDaniels won't slot in immediately, his return gives the team a controllable left-hander who can be refined in the minors. With veterans like Clayton Kershaw healthy again and prospects like Justin Wrobleski emerging, McDaniels can now work without pressure — or eventually become part of a trade package as the deadline nears. Advertisement The Angels' aggressive push with Moore cost them a Rule 5 project. The Dodgers were more than happy to scoop him back up. Related: Dodgers make major decision on IL pitcher before Giants game Related: Teoscar Hernandez recaptures 2024 form with 2nd-straight home run game
New York Times
11-02-2025
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- New York Times
Angels camp preview: Key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer
When the Angels head to Tempe, Ariz., to begin spring training this week, they'll be going to a newly renovated facility. The organization said it's expected to complete a hitting lab and pitching lab, and completely re-do the outdated facilities that have been their home the last few years. The team itself will look somewhat different as well. While it was far from a complete makeover, the Angels added some important players (Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Travis d'Arnaud, Kyle Hendricks, Yoan Moncada), and shipped some others away (Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, Brandon Drury, Matt Thaiss). Advertisement All of it is in the service of improving on a franchise-worst 99-loss season, one that deteriorated in the final two months and was punctuated by a series sweep at the hands of the White Sox, who would still go on to have the worst record in MLB history. The good news for this team is that none of the losses carry over to this season. Spring training begins a new chance to end an MLB-long 10-year playoff drought. And as such, here are some of the most important questions facing the club over the next six weeks. Fifth rotation spot: Reid Detmers, Jack Kochanowicz, Chase Silseth, Sam Aldegheri, Sam Bachman, Caden Dana. Backup infielder: Christian Moore, Tim Anderson (non-roster), J.D. Davis (non-roster), Kyren Paris Bullpen spot(s): Kelvin Caceres, Hans Crouse, Bachman, Garrett McDaniels, Connor Brogdon (non-roster), Victor Gonzalez (non-roster), Garrett McDaniels* *Rule 5 draft pick from the Dodgers, will have to be returned if not on the active roster all season. This is a question with massive implications for the Angels on many levels. For one, the front office and team ownership are committed to contending this season, for better or worse, and Trout's good health is likely a prerequisite for that happening. Secondly, Trout is under contract for six more seasons. Another lost year, and his $35 million earned annually could become incredibly precarious for a franchise that has shied away from spending on bigger free-agent contracts in recent years. The Angels need Trout, not only for this year, but for their ability to compete long-term. He probably won't be peak MVP Trout ever again — such is the case when players hit their mid-30s. But they need him to play at least 130-140 games, limit his strikeouts, and be an .850-.950 OPS type of guy. The organizational depth in the outfield is also an issue. Any injury to Trout would likely force Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak into everyday roles. Both have improved in their time with the Angels, but Moniak was worth minus-0.1 WAR last year, with Adell at 0.9. Will there be enough improvement to help keep the Angels afloat? Will they be able to stay healthy themselves? Keeping Trout on the field and hitting well is effectively a necessity. Advertisement Detmers is a critical player for the Angels. He was terrible last season, posting a 6.70 ERA in 17 starts, with a 5.54 ERA in 14 Triple-A starts. But he's important because he was a No. 10 overall pick just five years ago. He's thrown a big-league no-hitter, and he's got all the potential in the world. But what does that mean for the Angels, who clearly have lost some faith in his abilities? Or, at the very least, have decided they can't afford to let him struggle at the highest level much longer. Does Detmers still have the inside edge on earning a rotation spot to break camp? Or will Jack Kochanowicz, who was superb in his final nine starts of last season, be a better option? Then there's a whole host of wild card options, including Chase Silseth, who himself has proven he can get big-league hitters out. This is not to say the Angels have a stacked rotation, but how they work through the No. 5 starter question will be an indicator of how they value Detmers and others, and establish the pecking order of their young starting pitchers. In a perfect world, the Angels would run out a starting infield of Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel and Moore for years to come. The first-round draft picks for the last three years will get better, and they'll be the nucleus of the next really good team in Anaheim. That's much easier said than done. There doesn't appear to be a clear starting spot for Moore, after the team signed Moncada to play third base. That effectively pushes Luis Rengifo to second base. The main wild card would be Neto, who might start this season on the IL. If that's the case, Moore's odds of making the team go up. But will he be an everyday player? Is he ready for a call-up? These are questions the Angels will have to grapple with as they evaluate him in Tempe this spring. Pitchers and catchers report: Feb. 12 First spring game: Feb. 22 vs. Seattle Opening day: March 27 at White Sox (Top photo of Trout: Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
