Jack Kochanowicz gets final spot in Angels’ rotation; Reid Detmers to bullpen
- The Angels acquired right-handed pitcher Ian Anderson from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-hander José Suarez on Sunday.
- Ian Anderson, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, has not played in a major-league game since 2022.
- Angels manager Ron Washington mentioned that Anderson will begin the season in the bullpen but may start if needed.
- Washington expressed respect for José Suarez, stating, 'I’m not taking anything from Suarez saying, he was no good for us, that’s why we traded him.
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Jack Kochanowicz gets final spot in Angels’ rotation; Reid Detmers to bullpen
ANAHEIM — Perhaps the biggest position battle of the Angels’ spring training has been decided. Angels manager Ron Washington announced Monday that Jack Kochanowicz has earned the final spot in the starting rotation and Reid Detmers will stay with the major-league team in the bullpen. Kochanowicz was outstanding in the final months of the 2024 season, posting a 2.45 ERA in August and a 3.03 ERA in September. He continued trending upward during sp…
Ian Anderson traded to Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, CA (NEWS10) -- For the first time in his professional baseball career, Ian Anderson will be playing for an organization other than the Atlanta Braves. The Shenendehowa graduate was traded from the Braves to the Los Angeles Angels Sunday in exchange for left-handed pitcher José Suárez. Anderson was drafted by the Braves in 2016. He made his Major League debut with the club in 2020 and helped lead them to a World Series championship in 20…

Braves trade RHP Ian Anderson to Angels for lefty Jose Suarez
The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday for left-hander Jose Suarez. Anderson, 26, was contending for a spot in the Braves' starting rotation but has not pitched at the major league level since…
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