Overview
- The Angels, which announced Wednesday that they recalled left-hander Mitch Farris and designated Joey Lucchesi for assignment, moved quickly to rework their left-handed pitching options.
- Starter Yusei Kikuchi exited the series finale in Chicago with left shoulder tightness, the team said, and Farris took over before the Angels fell 3-2 in 10 innings for their sixth straight loss.
- Under MLB rules, a player designated for assignment must be traded, waived, or released within a short window, so Lucchesi’s status should be resolved within about five days.
- Lucchesi’s latest stint was brief and rough as he allowed five runs on seven hits with six walks in 3 1/3 innings, following an earlier DFA this month and a return on a minor-league deal.
- Relief performance has cratered in recent games, with Angels relievers posting a 10.55 ERA and four blown saves over a six-game stretch, increasing pressure as the club has dropped nine of 10.