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Angels Acquire Aaron Slegers, Designate Dillon Peters

By Connor Byrne | February 8, 2021 at 10:34pm CDT

The Angels have acquired right-hander Aaron Slegers from the Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. The Halos also designated lefty Dillon Peters for assignment, per Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times.

Slegers, a fifth-round pick of the Twins in 2013, was traded to Tampa Bay before 2019 and then had his most experience at the big league level last season. While Slegers combined for 32 innings in the majors from 2017-19, that barely outpaced the 26 frames he amassed in 2020. In all, the soft-tossing, 6-foot-10 Slegers has put up a 4.66 ERA over 58 major league frames.

Peters, who – like Slegers – is 28 years old, was with the Marlins and Angels from 2018-20. He recorded a 5.83 ERA/5.22 SIERA then with a 16.7 percent strikeout rate and a 9.9 percent walk rate in 132 2/3 innings between the clubs

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  1. DarkSide830

    2 weeks ago

    kinda surprised the Rays dealt him

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    • dan55

      2 weeks ago

      Slegers has a career 4.66 ERA. That doesn’t fit with Tampa’s loaded bullpen.

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      • Tatsumaki

        2 weeks ago

        Except the 2 more recent years including his highest innings total in 1 season came last year. I forgot only moves that are made by padres are viewed as “solid” Not worth mentioning you are the same guy ragging on Bauer’s numbers especially last season but are the same guy pumping up darvishs season in the same “weak” division. Can everyone see the bias?

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        • dan55

          2 weeks ago

          Tatsumaki – that’s all a complete lie. I have been one of the biggest supporters of Bauer on this website. If you would actually read my posts, then you would know this already. This guy did have his best season last year, but the Rays are loaded with relievers so I don’t think they will miss him.

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    • TheGhostOfNookLogan13

      2 weeks ago

      We (O’s) essentially got the same player from Rays in Cole Sulser last offseason. Looked awful but struggled through injury. Chances are both end up solid relievers in the long run.

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  2. Tatsumaki

    2 weeks ago

    Good start

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  3. HalosHeavenJJ

    2 weeks ago

    We’ve seen what Peters has. Let’s see what Slegers has.

    Perry has also grabbed a Rule V kid from Houston and Reyes from SD. Just looking for an upside play to stick here and there.

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    • MillvilleMeteor

      2 weeks ago

      Aren’t they always looking for s$&t to stick against the wall?

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      • HalosHeavenJJ

        2 weeks ago

        Yep. That’s what happens when your drafting and development suck.

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        • Eatdust666

          2 weeks ago

          Can relate, because my team, the Yankees are also not very good at drafting and development, despite some rare exceptions.

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        • angels1961

          2 weeks ago

          We drafted Mike Trout

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      • dirkg

        2 weeks ago

        …and have been stuck with the albatross contract of Albert Pujols.

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        • Ohtani-san

          2 weeks ago

          *Albertross

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  4. Rangers29

    2 weeks ago

    Thanks Key & Peele for making me say A-A-ron every time I see the name Aaron.

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    • Oakley Dude

      2 weeks ago

      This

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    • thelastonetodie

      2 weeks ago

      Ti-mow-thee ..

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  5. cookmeister

    2 weeks ago

    Don’t think this is a bad or good deal. Had a good ERA his last 10 appearances last year, and a strong postseason (albeit only 5 innings).

    If the Halos are going to go with the current rotation, I’d love for them to give Rosenthal a 1 year deal at a slightly higher aav over a 2 year deal. A lot of money off the books next season, stick to a theme there and if their out of it, flip him at the deadline.

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    • HalosHeavenJJ

      2 weeks ago

      I’d really like another bullpen anchor. Rosenthal/Iglesias would be a great back end but requires Arte upping payroll.

      I keep looking at Melancon who was with Perry in Atlanta. Probably a lot more affordable and very good at keeping the ball in the yard.

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  6. Evan Siggson

    2 weeks ago

    Slegers has 1 option while Peters has none. This looks like a flexibility move to me. Slegers actually looked great down the stretch including in the playoffs.

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    • Halo11Fan

      2 weeks ago

      With the signing of Claudio, Peters was gone. The Angels really need an 8th inning guy and this guy can start in AAA

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      • 5toolMVP

        2 weeks ago

        He IS the 8th inning guy!

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        • Vizionaire

          2 weeks ago

          for arte’s team, yes he is! sadly.

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        • Vizionaire

          2 weeks ago

          for arte’s team, yes, he is! sadly.

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        • Halo11Fan

          2 weeks ago

          So a Rays reject is your eighth inning guy? That’s a joke…. right.

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        • 5toolMVP

          2 weeks ago

          Yes the reply above was in jest.

          My 8th inning guy??? No. The Angels 8th inning guy, yes possibly occasionally. His game log for 2020 shows he’s had appearances in the 6,7,8,9 innings.

          Mostly they will use Mayers, Buttrey and others in the 8th. There is no etched in stone 8th inning guy.

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        • Halo11Fan

          2 weeks ago

          Mayers has a 2 to 1 flyball to ground ball ratio and that’s not someone you want in the 8th inning. Add to the fact, the only time he was ever good was last year with an unsustainable HR rate.

          Buttrey has yet to be good.

          The Angels are throwing darts hoping they hit the right stock. It’s a horrible way to invest.

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        • Vizionaire

          2 weeks ago

          so you lied.

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  7. trout27

    2 weeks ago

    Until the Farm system is built up enough to be able to trade assets and still have some left to supplement the big club, we are stuck with these l year contracts on marginal players.

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    • MillvilleMeteor

      2 weeks ago

      We could offer up Adell who may or may not be good for a strong, much needed starter like Marquez?

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  8. Sideline Redwine

    2 weeks ago

    Solid for TB last year, surprised to see this.
    But I learned long ago, whenever in doubt just trust the TB FO.

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  9. bluejays92

    2 weeks ago

    I’ll kind of miss seeing Slegers with the Rays. It was always neat seeing Kyle Snyder make mound visits with him while everyone else around them looked tiny.

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  10. RobM

    2 weeks ago

    Now we’re cooking. These are the moves we want to see.

    Clicks on B-R link to see what an Aaron Slegers is.

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  11. hashtahjimboutonwasright

    2 weeks ago

    This is a really good depth move. This kid pitched 4 games 2 years in a row but nearly tripled that to 11 last season. I expect great things to come this season.

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  12. @ngelsboy1988

    2 weeks ago

    Now go get Jeff Samardzija and put him in the bullpen as our swing guy. Last yr was a wash. Time to get one more bulldog in there.

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    • Vizionaire

      2 weeks ago

      unfortunately, we have plenty of swingman type of pitchers. what we need is someone that locks down 8th inning. we have had too many non-holds and blown saves.

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      • dan55

        2 weeks ago

        Yeah the Angels need to go after someone like Rosenthal to help lock down the end of games. Another below average starter/long-reliever won’t help them very much.

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  13. Redstitch108* 2

    2 weeks ago

    I have said all along that Roaenthal makes sense for the Halos. Then the bullpen looks solid. Too bad they did nothing impactful to upgrade the rotation.

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  14. johnnyangel

    2 weeks ago

    Whoa. Surprising move by the Rays, but they are loaded in the pen.

    Slegers Baseball Savant page paints a picture of a solid pickup for the Halos.

    Rays had him abandon his fastball in favor of his sinker/slider mix. Results were fewer barrels and only 2 XBH all year.

    We’ll see if he can continue that impressive improvement.

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    • BobbyRay

      2 weeks ago

      This move was only made to free up a 40 man roster spot for Archer. Would have rather it been Trevor Richards.

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  15. Smokin Joe Charboneau

    2 weeks ago

    Slegers and Kyle Schwarber were college teammates. Schwarber’s first MLB manager is now managing the Angels. There is some “six degrees of separation” going on here ….maybe Madden knows something about Slegers the rest of us don’t. I wouldn’t put it past him, being a mad genius and all.

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    • Marty McRae

      2 weeks ago

      I’m pretty sure you can Kevin Bacon any two MLB players like this, I wouldn’t read too much into it.

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      • GeoKaplan

        2 weeks ago

        Mmmmmm….bacon…..

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  16. Rowdy's Telles

    2 weeks ago

    Ray’s have so many good arms in the system. They are one of the best if not the best at developing pitchers imo. Also at getting the most out of a pitcher, I like how they changed Slegers approach last year and it paid off.

    Surprised to see them let Slegers go though even will all the arms in the system, he was a good compliment to all the flamethrowers they have. But I learned long time ago never to question the Rays, they always seem to make the right moves, have amazing coaching staff even though they lost several coaches to other teams who hired them as managers.
    Rays know how to do it.

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    • Vizionaire

      2 weeks ago

      for that reason i, along with many, wanted to sign someone from the rays as the gm. disappointed arte did not even interview anyone.

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  17. Marty McRae

    2 weeks ago

    58 career IP of 4.68 FIP ball, I’m not surprised TB let him go, they have dozens of superior pitchers in the org.

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    • Eatdust666

      2 weeks ago

      Yes, but the ERA and FIP are skewered by his poor showing with Minnesota (5.90 ERA and a 5.76 FIP), thanks a lot to surrendering 19 runs, all earned in 29 total innings with them in 2 seasons.

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  18. bobtillman

    2 weeks ago

    In most circumstances, unless it’s a Kimbrell or Rollie Fingers, you always sell high on relievers. Slegars probably shot his load last year, and will crater with more exposure. Because that’s what relievers do.

    Rays have lots of arms floating around, and they’re always looking for cash.

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  19. wrek305

    2 weeks ago

    When I first saw this I thought it said Aaron Rodgers.

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  20. Halo11Fan

    2 weeks ago

    I’m hoping the plan is to use Slegers’ option and start him in AAA. Peters was out of options; he was gone the moment Claudio was signed.

    Closer :Inglesias
    Setup : SIGN SOMEONE
    Then a high leverage fight out : Rivera, Mayers, Buttrey, Guerra
    Longman ; Barria and Pena
    Obsolete LOOGY : Claudio

    Rivera has to make this team and the Angels don’t have an 8th inning guy…. just bodies.

    I really hope that’s the plan.

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  21. tbfern

    2 weeks ago

    With the Rays signing Archer and Hunter Strickland I’m assuming they needed roster clearance and always have plenty of developing arms down in the farm, I liked Slegers but he was expendable.

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  22. Cgoss

    2 weeks ago

    Nòoooooooooo. The Orioles will now sign Dillon Peters

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  23. Yank4Life

    2 weeks ago

    Definitely time for Devil Rays to move out of Tampa. They really owe to their fans to do so. Western Virginia, North Carolina or Montreal should be considered. It might be the only way to compete with the Yankees and Buffalo (3rd best team in NY) in the AL East. The Bluebird fans are delusional thinking they compete against the Yankees with the likes of Ryu, Matz, Ray and Roark we have those kind of pitchers for lunch. Really looking forward to the season.

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    • Cgoss

      2 weeks ago

      Orioles will give the Yankees a run for their money for season series bragging rights

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  24. SwingtheFNbat

    2 weeks ago

    Baby steps! There’s been many incremental moves to improve this club, will it be enough? It can be, if you believe last years short pandemic year, truly wasn’t a good barometer on how good they were. I think the talent on last years team was a lot better than there small sample size win percentage. Especially when you remove the problematic players that led to the down season. That Halo just might be brighter than it appears.

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