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Angels Add Veteran Relievers García and Chafin at Trade Deadline

The Angels bolstered their struggling bullpen to support their push for an AL wild-card spot.

Overview

  • Los Angeles acquired RHP Luis García, who posted a 0.90 ERA in 10 appearances for Washington, and LHP Andrew Chafin, who has a 2.70 ERA over 26 games this season.
  • Washington received left-hander Jake Eder—who has a 6.11 ERA in Triple-A and a 4.91 ERA in eight MLB outings—and Double-A first baseman Sam Brown, who hit .244 with a .704 OPS.
  • The Angels designated left-hander José Quijada for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for their new bullpen additions.
  • At 53–55, Los Angeles sits four games back of the final AL wild-card position and seeks its first postseason berth since 2014.
  • With the Nationals out of contention, the deal kicks off a wider reliever selloff as they look to restock their farm system before season’s end.