Angels DFA Veteran Pitcher Following Disappointing Season

The Los Angeles Angels designated right-handed relief pitcher Connor Brogdon for assignment ahead of their series finale against the Athletics on Sunday.

In a corresponding move, the recalled right-hander Jose Fermin from Triple-A.

#Angels transactions:

•Recalled RHP José Fermin from Triple-A Salt Lake
•Designated RHP Connor Brogdon for assignment
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) August 17, 2025

Brogdon pitched both Friday and Saturday against the A's, lasting 0.2 innings in each and allowing two runs in both games. He had a 7.94 ERA in August, pitching 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts. His numbers weren't much more impressive over the season, as he had a 5.30 ERA through 37.1 innings pitched in 2025.

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He signed a minor league contract with the team ahead of the 2025 season, and joined the Halos' bullpen from Triple-A on May 6. He had a 12.89 ERA in 13 games in the minor leagues with Triple-A Salt Lake before his call up. Fermin has spent time in MLB this season, and had a solid stretch of games from the end of June into early July.

The Angels last called him up June 28, and he had seven scoreless outings in the games following. After that though, he allowed 11 runs — nine earned — and was sent back to Triple-A on July 26.He has a 6.63 ERA in MLB this season, and has struck out 24 batters through 19 innings pitched.

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After being sent down, Fermin enjoyed another fantastic run of form in Triple-A. He pitched in five games, and didn't allow a single run to cross in doing so. He has been a fantastic pitcher in the minors, posting a 1.13 and 1.74 ERA in Double-A and Triple-A, respectively. The last time the right-hander pitched was Aug. 13, so he will be rested and ready to feature on Sunday if need be.

The Angels haven't been able to shut down the A's offense over the series, nor have they been able to generate any offense themselves, so they'll hope Fermin can provide them an arm to get back on track. The Angels' postseason chances are all but dead at this point, so they will likely begin to turn to their younger talents to begin preparing for next season.

They look to avoid a sweep on Sunday, and will look to Jose Soriano to give them a strong start to aid them in doing so. The final game of their three-game set begins at 1:05 p.m. PT.

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