The Angels have claimed left-hander Adalberto Mejia off waivers from the Twins and placed fellow southpaw Andrew Heaney on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 17), per an announcement from Los Angeles. Heaney’s dealing with shoulder inflammation, though he doesn’t have any structural damage, J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register reports.
The 26-year-old Mejia was a top 100 prospect in his days in the Giants’ farm system, but he hasn’t lived up to the billing in the majors as a member of the Twins. Since Mejia made his MLB debut with Minnesota in 2016, he has pitched to a 4.63 ERA with 7.4 K/9 against 3.4 BB/9 in 138 innings. He was barely a factor for this year’s Twins, totaling just 15 1/3 innings before they booted him from their 40-man roster.
For an Angels team low on pitching, there’s no real risk in taking a flier on Mejia. Perhaps he’ll help make up for the loss of Heaney, another former high-end prospect. Heaney hasn’t been especially durable in his career, and the 28-year-old has also dealt with a decline in performance this season. He owns a 5.09 ERA/4.79 FIP despite 10.57 K/9 against 3.72 BB/9 in 46 innings in 2019.
The curse continues unabated…
curse of being called LA
original l.a
team unlike a team that was chased away by ny yankees.
They were chased away by Robert Moses.
they played in LA originally. they play in Anaheim now. your statement doesn’t mean anything.
The curse Goes way back in the beginning Lyman Bostock got shot dead in the 70s Anaheim Stadium was built on Indian burial ground
Bostock. Miley. Adenhart. Skaggs. Gomez gas station accident. Injuries. All as CA or LA. As Anaheim? World Series win.
actually the Angels should have been in the World Series in 1986 1 strike away from a World Series appearance.did you forget about Donnie Moore still cursed
Maybe can use him as a SP.
Halos need to overpay for a SP ASAP. They’re overusing their bullpen
Looking good Halos!
Eppler has his work cut out for him this off season.
Dear lord
Surprised he got this far on waivers.
Twins are super.
If I was a pitcher I’d be a bit concerned if the Angel’s pick me up They almost seemed to be cursed.
It is getting old having to deal with injured pitchers. Seems the team’s M.O. is to try to catch lighting in the bottle and bring in either past top 100 minor league pitchers and washed up professionals, throwing millions down the drain.
Time to trade and/or sign at least 3 SP who have a history of durability and success. Next year they should not count on more than 120 to 130 innings from both Ohtani and Heaney. Any starting pitcher who has been injured this season do not plan on a full season, history has proven the front office needs to adjust their direction.
And who are the Angels supposed to sign? Durability in starting pitchers is going by the wayside all over MLB. Aces will probably be a rarity after Scherzer and Kershaw.
is this Ryan “I think salmon is better than jeter” Kroll?
Cole is FA and more durable than Chokshaw, another local player Baurer is on the block, Local player Strasburg is a FA, plus Ryu, Bumgarner and a few more. I believe this is why the Angels signed so many 1 year deal. The upcome SP free agent market should have options.
Chokshaw chokshaw!!!!!!!!! I guess spelling changes things, much like research. So many mistakes in this post especially concerning actual FAs and durability…..
Cole is coming home!!
Get ready for a lot of 3-ball counts as Mejia’s command is not his strong suit. He got numerous chances with Twins and seemed as if he totally ignored every amount of coaching preferring to go the route of “I know how to pitch, get out of my way.” Maybe someone in Angels organization can get to him, but at this point I think its pretty futile.
I was pretty shocked when I saw my Halos DFA Harvey one day…and then put Heaney on the IL the next. Hopefully Heaney’s injury really is minor since most of our starters can’t get through 4 or 5 innings. I also think that has to change if they want to compete for a wild card now or even be competitive for next season. I believe they never thought they’d be where they are this season so now most of the young players are auditioning for a spot on next seasons roster. Pitching HAS to be the priority for this upcoming off season and in drafts for years to come. I think pitching may be cursed…but it has to turn around or stop soon. Cause damn…its been rough to watch the last few seasons.
pitchers that can’t hang gotta get banged.
C-U-T