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Heading to KBO Barria agreed in principle to a deal with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization over the weekend and is expected to finalize a contract in the coming days, Kim Geun-...

Impact For the time being, Barria remains under contract with the Guardians on a minor-league deal, but Triple-A Columbus placed him on its development list Friday in anticipation of him signing overseas. The 27-year-old right-hander made 34 appearances (six starts) for the Angels in 2023 but has worked exclusively with Columbus in 2024 after failing to win a big-league roster spot with the Guardians coming out of spring training. In 13 outings for Columbus spanning 24.1 innings, Barria has delivered a 4.81 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work with Guardians Barria signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barria rejected an outright assignment from the Angels and became a free agent earlier in the offseason, and he'll now attempt to carve out a role for himself with the Guardians. The 27-year-old righty posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.47 WHIP last year -- a sharp decline from his 2.61 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 2022. Barria's deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training, and a good spring could be enough for him to earn a spot in Cleveland's Opening Day bullpen.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Barria cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Barria is arbitration eligible this offseason and instead of non-tendering him later the Angels will remove him from the 40-man roster now. Assuming he rejects the outright assignment, the right-hander will become a free agent after the World Series.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Barria (hamstring) was activated off the injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Barria will wind up missing just over the minimum 15 days with a hamstring issue. Working primarily as a long reliever, he owns a 5.67 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 79.1 innings this season, a far cry from the 2.61 ERA and 1.03 WHIP he managed in the same innings total last year. Jhonathan Diaz was optioned to clear a roster spot for his return.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL Barria was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a hamstring injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Barria has been working primarily in a multi-inning role out of the Angels' bullpen and has allowed 30 earned runs across his last 25 innings pitched. Davis Daniel is expected to be called up in the corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasted for nine runs Barria gave up nine runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 2.1 innings in a loss to the Rays in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday.

Impact Angels starter Patrick Sandoval had a rough outing of his own, and Los Angeles was already down 6-0 when Barria entered in the bottom of the fifth. Things got much worse for the team when Barria surrendered seven runs in the following frame, but manager Phil Nevin let the right-hander take his lumps, keeping him in the contest for another inning, during which he allowed two more runs. While the first two knocks the Rays notched against Barria were infield singles, the veteran gave up plenty of hard contact as well and served up three homers. He's been tagged for 13 runs over 3.1 frames across his past two outings, raising his ERA from 3.86 all the way up to 5.32.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss after blown save Barria (2-5) blew the save and took the loss Sunday against Houston. He allowed four runs on three hits and one walk over one inning.

Impact Barria was tasked with closing out a 7-5 lead and was tagged with four runs; most of the damage came on back-to-back homers by Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. Barria is 0-3 while coughing up 13 runs over 11 innings in his last four appearances. His season ERA shot up to 3.77 with a 46:17 K:BB in 57.1 frames.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four runs in loss Barria (2-4) allowed four runs on five hits and struck out five without walking a batter over five innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Padres.

Impact Barria gave up three hits, including a three-run home run in the first inning. The other two hits against him led to an additional run in the fourth. He's given up four or more runs in three of his last seven appearances, and he's yielded 19 runs (15 earned) over 26.1 innings in that span. Barria has a 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 45:16 K:BB through 54.1 innings this season. He's made six starts in 18 appearances and continues to move between a swingman role and the sixth starter spot in the Angels' rotation. He's not expected to start again before the All-Star break, but it's possible he could be available out of the bullpen by the weekend.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to Monday Barria will start Monday against the Padres in San Diego, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact As the holder of the final slot in a six-man rotation, Barria's role and routine tend to fluctuate. The right-hander didn't see action for 10 days between a relief appearance June 18 and a start June 28, and he's now being asked to pitch on four days of rest so that Shohei Ohtani, who's dealing with a cracked fingernail, can get an extra day before his next start. Of course, four days is typical rest in many big-league rotations, and Barria tossed just 59 pitches his last time out, so he should be fresh for Monday's start.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Jaime Barria gives up 3 homers in loss to White Sox ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels’ recent run of quality starting pitching came to an end on Wednesday night.

JUNE 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Struggles versus White Sox Barria (2-3) allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings. He took the loss versus the White Sox on Wednesday and failed to strike out a batter.

Impact Barria had made just one appearance since his June 13 start versus the Rangers -- he tossed three scoreless innings of relief versus the Royals on June 18. His return to the rotation didn't go well, as he yielded three home runs, which accounted for four of the five runs on his line Wednesday. The right-hander now has a 2.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB through 49.1 innings over 17 appearances (five starts) on the season. Barria is clearly the Angels' sixth starter, which puts him at risk of getting skipped in the rotation when there are numerous off days available to keep the rest of the starters on turn. That's not the case for the next week, and he's tentatively projected for a road start versus the Padres his next time out.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing Tuesday Barria did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out two.

Impact Barria labored for most of the evening, throwing a season-high 93 pitches before being pulled in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old had been primarily working as a multi-inning reliever before being added to the rotation, and has yet to surpass five innings in any appearance thus far. Barria's next start is tentatively scheduled to come against the Dodgers.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in no-decision Barria allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Barria struggled in the fifth inning, when he allowed both runs and all three hits, but he escaped trouble with a double play. Across his three starts, Barria's allowed three runs, nine hits and four walks with 15 strikeouts in 15 innings. The right-hander has been effective regardless of role with a 1.85 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB through 39 innings through 14 appearances this season. He worked up to 76 pitches (50 strikes) Wednesday, so he's getting closer to a full workload. Barria's projected for a difficult road start in Texas next week.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second win Barria (2-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing a run on four hits and three walks over 5 innings against the White Sox. He struck out six.

Impact Barria has now won both of his starts this season, allowing just one run on six hits over 10 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander sports a sparkling 1.59 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB across 34 innings this season. Barria has certainly made a case to remain in the rotation moving forward. He's currently lined up to face the Cubs at home in his next outing.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches out of bullpen Saturday Barria (1-2) took the loss against Miami on Saturday, allowing four unearned runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter in one inning.

Impact Barria tossed five scoreless innings as a starter May 22, but he came on in relief in the 10th inning Saturday. The right-hander's two walks were both intentional and he threw 13 of 15 pitches for a strike overall, but a pair of Angels errors were too much for him to overcome. Per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Barria's usage out of the bullpen will serve as his "bullpen session" ahead of his next start, which won't be impacted. He's scheduled to take the mound Wednesday against the White Sox.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in first start of season Barria allowed two hits and struck out six without walking a batter over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Monday.

Impact Barria's mainly pitched as a multi-inning reliever, but he stepped up in his first start of the season. He stretched out to 64 pitches (42 strikes), but the run support wasn't there early enough to put him in line for a win. The right-hander owns a 1.61 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB through 28 innings over 11 appearances this season, and he has past experience as a starter, which was the role he filled for a majority of his first four big-league seasons. This was likely enough to keep him in the rotation, so Barria can be tentatively projected to face the White Sox on the road next week in his next start.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Barria will start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barria has been relatively effective as a multi-inning reliever to begin the season, posting a 1.96 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 23 innings over 10 appearances. The right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since tossing 25 pitches against the Orioles on Wednesday, so he should be fully rested ahead of his first start since August of 2022. Chase Silseth is moving to the bullpen to serve in a high-leverage role, so it's possible Barria makes multiple starts if he performs well Monday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, takes loss Barria (1-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over two innings Monday against Oakland. He was charged with a blown save and a loss while striking out one.

Impact Barria entered the ninth inning with two runners on base and eventually walked in the game-tying run. He then coughed up three runs in the 10th, including a two-run double by Ryan Noda. Barria had turned in 7.2 consecutive scoreless innings since coughing up four runs in his season debut. He's sporting a 4.05 ERA across 13.1 innings.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28, 2023

Wants to start Barria indicated Sunday that he wants to be a starter this season, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barria has bounced back and forth between a starting and relief role throughout his career, though he came out of the bullpen for all but one of his appearances last season. Perhaps not coincidentally, he put together his best big-league campaign, posting a 2.61 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 54:19 K:BB over 79.1 innings. Nonetheless, Barria has a desire to start again, and he shed 13 pounds of weight during the offseason in part to better his chances of entering the rotation. The Angels don't have a clear No. 6 starter at this point, thus Barria is certainly in the running for the role. However, the team has a variety of other options to fill the slot and intends to deploy its top starters every six days (rather than every six games), so whoever earns the role could be used more as a swing starter than as a traditional piece of the rotation, per Blum.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Angels' Jaime Barria wants to earn rotation role: 'I feel like I can keep that spot' After pitching in long relief last season, Barria has been told he'll compete for the sixth starter role and believes he thrive there.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Avoids arbitration Barria agreed to a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Angels on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Barria made his big-league debut in 2018 and primarily worked as a starter when up with the Halos prior to 2022, but he established himself as a solid reliever last season with a 2.61 ERA across 79.1 innings. The 26-year-old should pitch out of the bullpen again in 2023 following his successful transition to relief.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 39th HR, Angels beat Texas 8-3 for 7th straight W

The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up their final homestand with their season-best seventh consecutive victory

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani, Angels win 2-1, drop Mariners in wild-card standings

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, drove in one run and scored another as the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 2-1, dropping the Mariners in the wild-card standings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS