Angels Call Up Mitch Farris, Designate Joey Lucchesi

The Los Angeles Angels made a bullpen move on Wednesday. They recalled left-hander Mitch Farris from lefty-to-triple-a-for-rotation-starts/”>Triple-A Salt Lake and designated veteran lefty Joey Lucchesi for assignment.

This swap signals the club’s desire to lean on a returning left-handed reliever. They’re moving on from an innings option who struggled early in the season.

Angels reshuffle bullpen with Farris recall and Lucchesi DFA

Mitch Farris, 25, heads back to Anaheim after a short stint earlier this month. He posted a 2.08 ERA over 4 1/3 innings in three relief appearances.

Farris didn’t pick up a win or loss in those outings. His return marks his second shot with the Angels this season.

Last year, he started five games, went 1-3, and had a 6.66 ERA before heading back to the minors. Down there, he did enough to earn another chance in the big leagues.

The Angels designated Joey Lucchesi for assignment after a rough April. He allowed a 13.50 ERA in 3 1/3 innings across five games.

Lucchesi, a free-agent signing from April 9, brought eight major league seasons of experience. He finished with a 23-28 record and a 4.15 ERA in 124 games, 77 of those as a starter.

His best year came in 2019 with the Padres—he went 10-10 with a 4.18 ERA over 30 starts. Lucchesi’s also pitched for the Padres, Mets, and Giants along the way.

• Mitch Farris: 25-year-old lefty, recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake after a 2.08 ERA in 4 1/3 innings across three relief appearances this month.
• Joey Lucchesi: 32-year-old lefty, designated for assignment after a 13.50 ERA in five April appearances; signed with the Angels on April 9.

Mitch Farris Returns: What the Angels Expect

The Angels see Mitch Farris as a cost-effective, left-handed option for their bullpen. He’s got some big-league experience, and the club seems to trust his ability to throw strikes and eat some innings if needed.

Farris can handle high-leverage spots or just bridge the gap to the late-inning relievers. It’s a bit of a gamble, but honestly, what bullpen isn’t?

He’s still young, but he’s shown some resilience. The Angels will count on him to limit walks and keep hitters guessing as he fights for meaningful innings.

If he keeps up his recent form, maybe his return will turn out to be a sneaky-important move for this evolving Angels bullpen. Guess we’ll see.

Joey Lucchesi DFA: What It Means for the Angels’ Plans

Lucchesi’s exit from the Angels’ 40-man roster closes a short, bumpy chapter for a pitcher who’s spent eight years in the big leagues. He flashed real promise in 2019, but his April just didn’t fit what the club needs from a lefty in the bullpen right now.

The Angels want more depth and steadiness at the back end, so letting Lucchesi go opens up a chance for someone new to step in. Honestly, that’s the kind of shakeup that can get interesting as the season drags on.

They’ll probably lean on Farris as their main lefty reliever while keeping an eye on other left-handed arms in the system. The tricky part? Balancing solid bullpen work in the short term with giving younger pitchers in Salt Lake a real shot to grow.

It’s not about chasing some instant ace or flamethrower. The Angels seem more focused on better matchup options and keeping their bullpen flexible as things play out.

 
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