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Angels Revamp Bullpen with Key Promotions and DFA Move

Los Angeles recalibrates relief options by adding Jose Fermin and Jake Eder while designating Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment to address bullpen struggles.

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Overview

  • The Angels designated veteran right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment following his struggles in recent outings.
  • Jose Fermin, promoted from Double-A Rocket City, impressed in his MLB debut with a scoreless inning and two strikeouts against the Twins.
  • Jake Eder, a left-hander recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, joins the bullpen as a long-relief option with potential upside.
  • Right-hander Victor Mederos was optioned to Triple-A after giving up two runs in three innings during his lone MLB appearance this season.
  • Flamethrowing reliever Ben Joyce, sidelined since April 11 with shoulder inflammation, is expected to resume throwing in the coming days.