Overview
- He faced three batters in the ninth and retired them all in a 2-0 Angels loss to the Blue Jays, marking his first MLB outing since Tommy John surgery in June 2024.
- The Angels are using the right-hander out of the bullpen to manage his workload as he rebuilds arm strength.
- Toronto designated him for assignment late last season, Atlanta claimed him on waivers but never used him, and he later signed a one-year, $1.95 million deal with Los Angeles.
- He missed the start of this season with a right finger contusion after dropping a weight and losing the nail, which kept him on the injured list for about seven weeks.
- He was a 2022 All-Star who finished third in AL Cy Young voting with a 16-7 record and 2.24 ERA, and he said he holds positive memories from his Blue Jays tenure.