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Angels DFA Joey Lucchesi, Promote George Klassen for Debut Start

The move underscores reliance on prospect depth.

Overview

  • Los Angeles designated left-hander Joey Lucchesi for assignment and called up George Klassen to start Sunday after scheduled starter Ryan Johnson fell ill.
  • Klassen worked 2 2/3 innings in his Major League debut, allowing two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and four walks.
  • The Angels beat the Mariners 8-7 in 11 innings on Nolan Schanuel’s walk-off sacrifice fly.
  • Klassen is a top prospect acquired from the Phillies in the 2024 trade for Carlos Estévez, and he features a 97 to 98 mph fastball with a slider and power curve.
  • Lucchesi, an eight-year veteran, had logged 2.1 innings for the Angels this season with two earned runs and four walks.