PT TODAY: Buttrey enters closer picture for LAA
Apr 26 2019
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| American League | National League | |
| Angels | Cody Allen out as closer for Halos | |
| Los Angeles Angels RP Cody Allen has been removed from the closer role, manager Brad Ausmus announced Wednesday, April 24. Ausmus said he will use a mix of pitchers in ninth-inning duties, mentioning RPs Ty Buttrey, Luis García and Hansel Robles. Source: The Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher | |
| BHQ take: Allen began the season with five scoreless appearances. But he's now been scored upon in four of his last five outings while coughing up 6 BB and 3 HR—and his 65% FB% looks scary. Buttrey has clearly been the best pitcher coming out of LAA's pen to date, as... |
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