In a bold move to shake things up amid a rough season, the Angels are calling up two of their top pitching prospects to the major leagues. Left-hander Sam Aldegheri, the first pitcher born and raised in Italy to play in MLB, will start on Friday against the Mariners. Following him, 20-year-old top prospect Caden Dana will make his MLB debut over the weekend series.
GM Perry Minasian, known for quickly calling up players, is giving their young pitchers a shot as the Angels aim to finish the season strong. Dana has excelled at the Double-A level with an impressive 2.52 ERA, 147 strikeouts, and just 39 walks over 135 2/3 innings. His dominant performance has made him a top-100 prospect.
Aldegheri, acquired from the Phillies, has shown promise with a high strikeout rate despite some struggles since joining the Angels. Both pitchers will be key additions to the team as they aim to turn things around.
This promotion strategy follows a trend for the Angels, who have called up young players early in their careers. With the possibility of calling up their 2024 first-round pick, second baseman Christian Moore, before the season ends, the Angels are focused on player development and building for the future amidst a challenging season.
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