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Angels Claim Mike Mayers

By Jeff Todd | November 1, 2019 at 4:46pm CDT

The Angels announced that they have claimed righty Mike Mayers off waivers from the Cardinals. The out of options hurler will compete for a pen job in camp if he can stick on the Los Angeles 40-man roster the rest of the winter.

Mayers, 27, is coming off of a forgettable campaign in St. Louis. He was given just 19 innings, over which he allowed 14 earned runs with a 16:11 K/BB ratio. In his 80 2/3 total frames at the game’s highest level, Mayers has worked to a 7.03 ERA.

Though the results clearly haven’t been there at the game’s highest level, Mayers has shown a mid-nineties fastball. He has also been quite effective at Triple-A. This past year, he turned in twenty frames of 3.15 ERA pitching there with 24 strikeouts and seven walks.

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  1. uncle mike

    1 year ago

    Mike Mayers needed a change in scenery. He will serve the Angles well.

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    • bighiggy

      1 year ago

      I liked mayers, really never got an extended look last year. I havent seen it anywhere, but does anybody know who else the cards dropped from the 40 man roster?

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      • darkstar61

        1 year ago

        Appeared in 50 games with 52 innings pitched in 2018. That’s a very extended look. He just wasn’t good even when holding a walk rate which was clearly a fluke low

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        • bighiggy

          1 year ago

          I said last year he didnt get an extended look, not 2018. He cant be worse than dominic leone, who hopefully is also gone

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        • Lanidrac

          1 year ago

          He was indeed worse than Leone, who also has a much better overall Major League track record. On top of that, Mayers was out of options, while Leone wasn’t.

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      • fourth_dimension

        1 year ago

        Joe Hudson, C. They outrighted him to Memphis.

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    • Mystery Team

      1 year ago

      If by serving them well you mean fetching sunflower seeds and bubble gum for Mike Trout then yes he will serve them well.

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  2. darkstar61

    1 year ago

    So we’re still junk pile shopping. Wonderful

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  3. Mystery Team

    1 year ago

    Hey Angel’s fans there’s your big off season signing. Literally.

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    • macstruts

      1 year ago

      You have issues.

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    • cookmeister

      1 year ago

      I know you’re joking, but this isn’t a signing. At least get that part correct.

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      • macstruts

        1 year ago

        He just goes from thread to thread ripping the Angels. As I said, he has issues.

        Maybe he rips other teams as well.

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  4. mlb1225

    1 year ago

    Ah, the man with the worst MLB debut in history (so far).

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  5. omar jimenez

    1 year ago

    Dumpster diving can pay off. Way early into off season to judge

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    • macstruts

      1 year ago

      Robles and Noe Ramirez were dumpster dives.

      I think most teams dumpster dive for RPs. A few work out. Most don’t.

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  6. macstruts

    1 year ago

    According to pitch FX. 95MPH fastball. I’m not sure where the Angels think he’s got a chance to find command though. Bullpen wise, they have had success looking for Diamonds in the rough, but he’s really really rough.

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    • CrankyFrankie

      1 year ago

      He may just still be a lump of coal

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      • macstruts

        1 year ago

        He’s probably going to be a lump of coal. Probably.

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  7. 619bird

    1 year ago

    Mayers was the guy who in his first appearance in the majors as a starter gave up 9 ER in 1.1 IP against the Dodgers.

    He’s prone to giving up some big innings. If he can figure that out he could be a back end bullpen guy but I never saw anything that AAAA filler. Maybe a change will help but I wouldn’t bank on it.

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  8. steelerbravenation

    1 year ago

    Calhoun got Teheran ???

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  9. HaloShane

    1 year ago

    This organization loves anything above a 5 ERA…. this cat was a beautiful 6 this past year and a lifetime ERA above 7. Another solid move by a solid organization….

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    • SashaBanksFan

      1 year ago

      The typical response.

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  10. dirkg

    1 year ago

    Maybe Eppler binge watched the Halloween movies and thought he picked up Mike Meyers.

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  11. themed

    1 year ago

    This guy has a high upside. I believe you Angel fans are going to be surprised. This got has talent and may be a great addition to your bullpen.

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  12. murphydog

    1 year ago

    Only on Halloween can a guy named Michael Meyers, er Mayer get signed.

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    • WillieWildkat

      1 year ago

      Oh behave

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    • gmenfan

      1 year ago

      Well played, sir.

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  13. cards81

    1 year ago

    I know his numbers don’t look great but the guy can pitch…and that mid nineties fastball is 98-99…honestly I never understood how he couldn’t put it together…I’m thinking somebody can turn him around…plus it’s cheap…worth the look and a good pick up

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    • Lanidrac

      1 year ago

      That’s the point: he can’t pitch, only throw. He has velocity but no command.

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    • Gary R

      1 year ago

      Mayer’s does not have curveball and no good change up.

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  14. phi447

    1 year ago

    Eppler has a good eye and with our new pitching coach, he may find his groove. He’s still young so I’m optimistic until he proves otherwise for us. Depth is always good.

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  15. HalosHeavenJJ

    1 year ago

    High velocity fastball is Eppler’s calling card. He says it so many times nobody should be surprised any more.

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  16. c 314

    1 year ago

    He throws really hard,unfortunately his pitches lack any sort of movement. AAAA relief until he figures it out. Good luck.

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    • phi447

      1 year ago

      That’s 4 As.

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      • macstruts

        1 year ago

        AAAA refer to players that are all-star AAA players but can’t survive on a major league roster.

        Just in case you didn’t know.

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        • phi447

          1 year ago

          I didn’t know. Thanks.

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  17. stewartnbuck

    1 year ago

    looks like much of the same from Billy Eppler, hard throwing pitchers who have ERA’s in the high 7’s. Go out and sign and accomplished pitcher, quit signing these hacks that are on their last leg.

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  18. ocjthhalos

    1 year ago

    At this point folks, ya never know. Maybe this guy will pan out to be at least as reliable as a Noe Ramirez or Bedrosian- neither of which were as horrific this year as in seasons past

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