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Angels Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization

Nelson Espinal|
Apr 12, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) leads off from third as Washington Nationals relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (58) throws during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) leads off from third as Washington Nationals relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (58) throws during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has chosen to become a free agent after rejecting his assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake.

A player may reject their outright assignment if they have at least three years of service in MLB or have been outrighted previously in their career.

Edwards fulfills both requirements, meaning he will be free to talk to any team he sees fit, including if he wants to remain with the Angels.

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Edwards had joined the Halos on a minor league deal after signing with the Tigres de Quintana Roo in the Mexican League two months prior.

While at Salt Lake, he tossed a little more than 11 innings over seven appearances with a 1.54 ERA.

He then received the call-up to the majors, where he pitched only three innings, allowed three runs on four hits and one walk, leading the team to decide to move him back down.

His expected ERA was only 4.13 in that tiny stint with the team, though he is seemingly past his prime.

When at his best with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, Edwards was a dependable relief pitcher during both the regular season and playoffs as the team clinched their first World Series title.

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The Angels have the third-worst ERA in the MLB, sporting a 5.22 ERA so far, and having the third-lowest WAR generated by the team's pitchers.

The damage is not from hits; rather, it is home runs, walks, and a lack of strikeouts that are producing woeful results.

The offense for the Angeles remains the strongest part of the team, though the pitching has let the team down, as it has for quite a few years in recent Angels seasons.

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Nelson Espinal
NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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