Report: Angels, Adam Cimber Agree on One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed on a one-year deal with right-handed reliever Adam Cimber worth $1.65 million. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the news.

Right-handed reliever Adam Cimber and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.65 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Cimber, 33, was nontendered by the Blue Jays and joins the recently signed Luis Garcia and Carlos Estevez in the Angels’ bullpen.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 6, 2023

This move comes one day after the Angels agreed with RHP Luis Garcia on a one-year deal, as the Halos are clearly emphasizing fixing the bullpen for 2024.

Cimber was nontendered by the Toronto Blue Jays heading into the offseason, but didn't take long to find a new home. He'll now reportedly head to Anaheim, where he'll work with Garcia to improve upon a bullpen that was tied for fifth-worst in the entire majors last year with a 4.88 ERA.

Cimber had by far his worst year as a pro in 2023, sporting a 7.40 ERA in 22 appearances. However, he's one year removed from a dominant 2022 season in which he made 77 appearances, and had a 2.80 ERA in 70.2 innings pitched.

Adam Cimber was really good in 2021 and 2022, but absolutely atrocious in 2023.

He dealt with a shoulder injury in 2023, limiting him to 20.2 IP.

Cheap gamble, with the #Angels hoping that he returns to form in 2024 with health. pic.twitter.com/CWIK4hqO1U
— BTH (@BeyondTheHalo) December 7, 2023

The Angels will be hoping for that version of Cimber, who is 33 years old and entering his seventh year in the league.

Cimber began his career in 2018 with the San Diego Padres, before heading to Cleveland until 2021. He was then with the Miami Marlins and Blue Jays, and will now call Anaheim home when the deal is finalized.

Cimber has a very funky delivery, with his average release point being about two feet off the ground, per Statcast.

This greatly differs from some of the Angels' power-arms, such as All-Star closer Carlos Estevez and hard-throwing top prospect Ben Joyce.

The Angels will hope Cimber can overcome his 2023 shoulder injury, and turn into a steal of an acquisition at $1.65 million.