Angels Promote Top Draft Pick Sam Bachman to Majors, Designate Moronta
- Sam Bachman, the Los Angeles Angels' first-round pick in the 2021 draft, has become the first top-10 selection from that draft to reach the major leagues.
- The Angels promoted Bachman from Double-A Rocket City and plan to use him out of the bullpen.
- Bachman is known for being a power pitcher who can throw in the upper 90s.
- To make room for Bachman on their roster, the Angels designated veteran reliever Reyes Moronta for assignment.
- Bachman was the ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft.