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Los Angeles bolsters bullpen by adding former top prospect; infielder Luis Rengifo returns from injured list.
- The Angels traded cash considerations to the Pirates for right-hander Roansy Contreras.
- Contreras, 24, was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh to make room for top prospect Paul Skenes.
- He has a 4.41 ERA in 12 relief appearances this season and has shown potential in previous years.
- Contreras will replace Amir Garrett, who was designated for assignment by the Angels.
- Infielder Luis Rengifo was reinstated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from a viral illness.
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- Roansy Contreras Dominican baseball pitcher
- Luis Rengifo Venezuelan baseball second baseman
- Los Angeles Angels Baseball team
- Paul Skenes American baseball pitcher
- Amir Garrett Baseball pitcher
- Los Angeles City in California
- Pittsburgh City in Pennsylvania
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