AUG. 23: Fletcher now writes that Street is “likely” to undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, which was set to be re-evaluated today before a final announcement is made.
AUG. 21: Angels closer Huston Street might have to undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Street has been on the disabled list with inflammation in his knee since Aug. 3 and hasn’t pitched since July 31. Manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday that Street will go for a second opinion. If it’s determined then that surgery is the right path, it’s unlikely to affect the right-hander’s long-term availability, per Scioscia.
Whether the last-place Angels get Street back this year isn’t going to matter in the standings, but it could impact their offseason, notes Fletcher. If Street returns and fares well down the stretch, it would seemingly better the Angels’ chances of trading him during the offseason (the Giants were reportedly interested in him as of late July).
As things stand, Street’s injury, decline in performance and contract status make a deal unlikely. The 33-year-old is in the midst of a career-worst season, having logged two DL stints (one for an oblique strain) and posted a 6.45 ERA, 5.64 K/9 and 4.84 BB/9 in 22 1/3 innings. Street had been a reliable late-game option until this year, as the former Athletic, Rockie and Padre recorded a 3.18 ERA, 8.23 K/9 and 2.89 BB/9 in 62 1/3 frames last season. While all of those numbers are in line with Street’s career stats, his days as an end-of-game solution look to be in the past at this point.
Assuming the Angels aren’t able to trade Street during the winter, he’ll be on their books for $9MM next season. Street also has a $10MM club option for 2018, though that’s in serious danger of being declined in favor of a $1MM buyout. Should Street come back healthy next season, he might not have many opportunities to add to his 324 career saves thanks to the emergence of 24-year-old Cam Bedrosian. The hard-throwing righty has been among the most dominant relievers in baseball this season and at least has a chance to serve as the Angels’ near-term solution at closer. However, Bedrosian is on the DL with finger tendinitis and hasn’t made an appearance since Aug. 3.
“He’s feeling better but not quite where he’s ready to get back out there and get after it,” Scioscia said of Bedrosian. “Progress has been slow, but we’re getting more answers in the next couple days.”
Next season he’s owed 9M? But he has a 10M 2017 option? I think you missed something Connor.
Indeed. Fixed it. Thanks.
Street missing the rest of the seasin isn’t much of an issue for me. One month of career average production isn’t going to re-establish enough trade value to make a deal worthwhile. Let him get healthy and come back focused for 2017. If he pitches well we have the option of keeping him on board or selling him for a worthy return.
I would trade him or let him be the set up man, Have Bedrosian take over as the full time closer next year, or could always go after one of the top closers on the market.
He was almost flawless in April. He was ever right once the oblique happened. I think he will be fine next year. Vet out of the bullpen for $9mil isn’t bad.
Okay…. And?
He was pitching hurt… That’s why his numbers were down…
As an angel fan… When is this horrible season going to end.
I’m
Hoping for a LF,2b, and a starter or 2.
Richards
Skaggs
Shoemaker
Nolasco
Meyers
This rotation Isn’t going to cut it.
Several contenders have rotations that don’t ‘cut it’ but are still holding playoff spots or close. It’s becoming a bullpen culture right now. You also forgot about Nate Smith. Kyle McGowin could also be mid season option. But I would sign a starter this offseason. I don’t know if they should go long term in LF with the massive free agent market coming in 2018. I really think they should focus on going all out on their bullpen. As I mentioned, they can get away with not getting ideal options in LF, 2B, and the rotation if they can build a shut down bullpen again.
They Angels should send Marte down, or have him start working on moving to second for next season. If he could learn second base, that would allow the Angels more freedom. And his bat in bottom of the lineup is nice to have. Send Nolasco to the Braves for Kemp or Nick M. Sorry not sure how to spell his last name. Move Calhoun to left. That would give the Angels better production in left field. Offer Cron Escobar and Perez to the Reys and get another starting pitcher. Bring back Freese to play third. Bring back Trumbo, to play first base. Since Pujols, should be an every day DH. Sign Fister or Helickson to add another starter.
Markakis is one guy I’ve been wanting the Angels to get for a while now. Not too expensive and productive, and can allow them to allocate bigger money to other areas. Considering they already have the production of Trout and Pujols, I don’t think it would be a bad thing to get Kemp. Perhaps even deal Cron and convert Kemp into a 1B knowing Albert will likely be a full time DH starting next season. But then again you make an interesting scenario with the Rays idea. Or how about saving any trade assets left and sign Michael Saunders? I like the Marte idea. He and Petit look like a dynamic combo for infield depth. There’s all kinds of things the Angels can do to stay competitive next season while more money falls off. And you never know, some of their youngsters could step it up. Nate Smith coming up and being solid would be a good example. Scouts didn’t think much of the Cardinals top prospects when Albert left, but they stepped up and became the foundation of what has been consistent contender even after the machine left. Lots of scenarios that can happen with the amount of financial assets the Angels have. It’s not like the Royals, A’s, or Pirates. This club is rich. And many were saying the Angels would be bad for a long time after their disastrous 2013 season. Then they had the best record in the majors the next season…
I don’t like the idea of Michale Saunders. Has too much of a Gary Mathews Jr ring to it. A guy who could never stay healthy or put up consultant numbers up. Having a career year right before he becomes a FA. And take into account the last time the Angels got an outfielder from the Jays, it really doesn’t sound good.
There is really no big $ to do big signings this off season… We should have kept Kendrick and Torii a little longer but tell that to the kakabrainiacs running and ruining what’s left of this “team”… That would have been two key positions and would have left $ for pitching and would have giving us some flexibility to move some players around the field to fill some holes.
Have you actually looked at their payroll and the money coming off the books? Remember, it’s calculated by AAV, not individual yearly salaries stacked on top of one another. Hunter and Kendrick would’ve eaten up more payroll in areas of less need. The Angels offense has bounced back this season, proving that was not the area they needed to focus on. They have basically a AAAA bullpen yet again, and blowing leads all season long. That’s where the Angels need to focus on this offseason. If the Angels don’t exercise any options, they’ll have up to $60 million in AAV freed up before arbitration. There will be enough money for big signings. But, I still don’t think they should go that route. They should do what they should’ve done in place of getting Wells and Hamilton. Stack up to brim with pitching and bench depth. That’s how they can get around their farm system and still compete next season while developing their young players at the same time. 2018 is the time for them to make that big splash again.
they went hard to re-sign Grienke but the Dodgers got him and so, the Angels settled for Josh Hamilton. It’s not like they didn’t try to get more pitching so they thought that adding a big bat would compensate somewhat. Of course, they didn’t know Josh would tank. Texas went hard to re-sign Cliff Lee but lost out. So they turned to Adrian Beltre, who has proven to be one of the Rangers biggest assets the last five years. You just never know.
Giving up Santiago for Nolasco and and injured nobody pitching prospect was a other moronic move by the kakabrainiacs ….
No it wasn’t. Your basically getting almost the same thing but adding a pitching prospect in the deal. I think it’s funny how Angels fans would jump all over Hector Santiago and then back peddle and expect a big return for him. The guy was having his worst season, and they still got a young arm for him. But it was contingent on taking Nolasco. That trade was not about Nolasco. It was about Alex Meyer. On the whole, you’re basically replenishing the innings lost with roughly the same pitcher.
Ryan, your points are great but I’d recommend just ignoring angelfan69 lol. He says the same thing on every post for a reaction
Dude can’t catch a break. Nasty when he’s right for sure