AL West: Clarity in the closing role in Anaheim
Jul 15 2026
The Angels have constantly had a different set of late-inning relievers this season, searching for a full-time closer. Jordan Romano picked up four saves earlier in the season, but was eventually removed from the role and released. The Angels have seven other saves this season (yes, only 11 total saves) and those seven saves are split up between four relievers: Kirby Yates, Sam Bachman, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Samy Natera. Those four are still with the Angels, so let's take a look at how the final couple of months of the season may play out.
Yates appears to be the leader in the clubhouse for saves. He has four saves on the season with a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. The results have been frustrating, but the skills have been...
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