PT TOMORROW: AL West—LAA's pleasant problem

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

In an organization with plenty of issues otherwise, the bullpen has been a surprising and resounding success to date despite its own share of DL stints. Entering Monday ranked eighth in MLB ERA and fourth in both WHIP and strikeouts, the relievers have been a primary reason the Angels have maintained a .500 pace since losing Mike Trout. They also rank sixth in MLB IP—and the need for innings behind an injury-riddled and fraying rotation has demanded multiple-inning appearances, role flexibility, and plenty of roster-shuffling. Even with most-of-the-season closer Bud Norris (RHP, LAA) projected to return within the next 3-7 days and closer-in-waiting Cam Bedrosian (RHP, LAA) now pitching again, pinning down...

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