The Los Angeles Angels are 11-12 to start the season, 3.5 games behind the AL West leaders: the Texas Rangers.
The rotation has been a problem for the team.
Not the entire group, though: Shohei Ohtani has a stellar 0.64 ERA; and Griffin Canning, Reid Detmers and Patrick Sandoval have all ranged from passable to good.
There are two weak links, though: Tyler Anderson and Jose Suarez.
Anderson was a star offseason signing and has a 7.20 ERA in four starts.
Jose Suarez, however, has been even worse, with a 10.26 ERA in four outings.
The front office is worried about his performance, and the Angels’ manager spoke about what is next for him.
“Phil Nevin on José Suarez’s future in the rotation: ‘It’s a conversation we’re going to have to have, to be quite honest,’” Angels insider Sam Blum tweeted.
Phil Nevin on José Suarez’s future in the rotation:
“It’s a conversation we’re going to have to have, to be quite honest.”
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) April 25, 2023
Anderson will probably have a longer leash because the team invested a lot of money and resources in his three-year contract.
Suarez, however, could be on the verge of losing his spot in the staff.
On Monday, the lowly Oakland A’s punished him for seven runs.
He is a 25-year old left-hander who had a 3.96 ERA in more than 100 innings last year, so he has some value.
Until he straightens things out, however, it could be best if he works from a low-leverage long relief role.
A decision on his future could come soon.
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