AARON SLEGERS NEWS

Earns second relief win Slegers (2-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, walking two batters en route to earn the win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact Slegers picked up his second win of the season after preserving the 2-1 lead into the sixth inning. The 28-year-old has a 3.77 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 14.1 innings. He is not a high-strikeout candidate, with a 7.5 K/9. In addition, he's run into trouble recently, walking six batters in his last 4.1 innings of relief.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walsh's 2-run double propels Angels to 2-1 win over Dodgers

Jared Walsh hit a two-run double in the third inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-1 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia's pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10

Rookie pinch-hitter Robel Garcia’s RBI single in Houston’s three-run 10th inning sent the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first win of season Slegers (1-0) got the win in Friday's 10-3 victory over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits while registering two outs.

Impact Slegers entered the game in the sixth inning with two men on base and one out on the board. The Twins would notch three straight hits off of Slegers, allowing three runs to score and losing the lead in the process before finishing the inning. The 28-year-old would get some help from his offense in the bottom of the sixth innings as the Angels immediately scored to regain the lead and set Slegers up with the win. On the season, the righty has a 4.26 ERA and has yet to walk a batter across seven appearances.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3

Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claims final bullpen spot Slegers has earned a spot in the Angels' bullpen, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slegers missed much of camp with a back issue and tossed only six innings in Cactus League play, but he showed enough to nail down the team's final bullpen spot. The right-hander will likely begin the season in a low-leverage role but could certainly move up in the pecking order given the shakiness of the Angels' bullpen behind closer Raisel Iglesias.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Slegers to 'pen; more fans for OD The Angels' Opening Day bullpen has been finalized by manager Joe Maddon, who announced that 6-foot-10 right-hander Aaron Slegers will fill...

MARCH 31, 2021 • MLB.COM

Now appears likely for Opening Day Slegers (back) tossed 1.2 scoreless innings against San Diego in Saturday's Cactus League contest and is now expected to open the season on the active roster, Mike DiGiovanna of th...

Impact Slegers has dealt with back spasms this spring and was recently thought to be out of the picture for Opening Day, but the right-hander has returned to the mound and now seems likely to be in the bullpen for the Angels' season-opening series against the White Sox. He posted a 3.46 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with Tampa Bay in 2020 and has pitched well overall this spring, hurling five scoreless innings and registering a 3:0 K:BB.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be ready by Opening Day Slegers is still experiencing back spasms and is expected to open the season on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slegers has been hampered by the back issue for much of the spring and has thrown only 2.1 Cactus League innings. It appears highly unlikely that he'll be able to be game-ready by Opening Day.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Day status unclear Slegers (back) felt better Friday, according to coach Joe Maddon, but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready by Opening Day, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Slegers has been out since experiencing back spasms in early March, and he had a throwing session canceled Thursday due to tightness. With less than two weeks to go until Opening Day, that leaves the right-hander's status in serious doubt. Maddon indicated Friday that he doesn't know when Slegers will be back on the mound, but he hasn't ruled out the reliever from opening the season on the big-league roster just yet, stating, "Let's give it a brief period of time here and see where he's at."

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Prospects in 'pen?; Bundy (6 K's) SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Angels’ bullpen competition is a bit murkier after right-hander Aaron Slegers was scratched from pitching in a "B" ga...

MARCH 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dealing with tightness Slegers (back) was slated to pitch Thursday but was unable to do so after dealing with some tightness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slegers has been slowed due to back spasms this spring but has been playing catch over the past week. It's unclear whether the right-hander's tightness will force him to miss multiple throwing sessions. Whether Slegers will be available to begin the regular season remains to be seen.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch Slegers (back) has started playing catch, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact He battled back spasms early in camp but has increased his activity and could be nearing game action. Slegers is looking to make the club as a low-leverage reliever.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back spasms Slegers is battling back spasms and is considered day-to-day, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slegers should be able to get back on the mound soon, giving him enough time to build up for Opening Day. He stands a good chance of breaking camp in the big-league bullpen after posting a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings for the Rays last season.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen role Slegers is expected to come out of the bullpen for the Angels this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slegers was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay in February following a solid 2020 campaign in which he ranked in the 92nd percentile for hard-hit rate leaguewide, per Statcast. The 28-year-old has started in six of his 20 appearances in his big-league career, but the Angels apparently favor his ability out of the bullpen. Slegers has only 34 strikeouts across 58 career innings, so his ability to continue to limit hard contact will be a key to his success in Los Angeles.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels acquire RHP Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay for cash or a player to be named

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands with Angels Slegers was traded from Tampa Bay to Los Angeles on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Slegers appeared in 11 games for the Rays in 2020, posting a 3.46 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with a 19:5 K:BB across 26 innings (one start). The right-hander had a tendency to bounce between the majors and the minors during his time in Tampa Bay, so he'll set his sights on sticking in the big leagues with his new squad heading into the 2021 campaign.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add Brett Phillips, Ryan Sherriff to World Series roster Relievers Jose Alvarado and Aaron Slegers are dropped as they go back to 13-pitcher alignment to face Dodgers.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Not on World Series roster Slegers will not be on the Rays' roster for the World Series, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Slegers has pitched five innings in the postseason, allowing one run. He recorded a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings during the regular season. Brett Phillips and Ryan Sherriff will join the roster, with Slegers and Jose Alvarado leaving.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays' fearsome bullpen

The Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen has no thoroughbreds, no All-Stars, no big-money headliners

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could pitch Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could start Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays burned by opener in Game 4; tab Glasnow for Game 5

Manager Kevin Cash and the Tampa Bay Rays introduced the concept of an opener to modern baseball two years ago

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS