| Team: |
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim |
| Closer: |
Francisco Rodriguez |
| Stability: |
Very High |
| Health: |
Good |
| Next in line: |
Scot Shields, Jose Arredondo, Justin Speier |
| Notes: |
6/15: Mid-season update: It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for the Angels bullpen this year. Closer Frankie Rodriguez currently leads the majors with 27 saves (no one else has more than 22) after struggling earlier in the year with a bout of diminished velocity due to injuries to both ankles. We figured a DL stint was in the offing, but Rodriguez persevered and while the velocity isn’t back to where it’s been in the past, he’s still had success. Rodriguez’s peripherals are a bit scary – 8.1 K/9 (12.0 career entering the year), 5.4 BB/9, and a .228 BABIP. Beware a second half drop-off. Should Rodriguez falter or get hurt, Scot Shields has turned things around and is still the eighth inning guy. A pitcher to watch for the future: Jose Arredondo, a hard-throwing rookie who’s allowed just one run with a 9:0 K:BB in 13 innings. Justin Speier continues to work in middle relief. |
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