Reid Detmers expressed that his recent success in Triple-A and subsequent return to the majors was due to things finally coming together for him after struggling earlier in the season. The Angels sent Detmers down when he had a 6.14 ERA, but he found consistency in his last three starts in Triple-A. Detmers credited the coaching staff for helping him stay level-headed during his time in the minors.
Detmers made adjustments to his slider, which improved his performance on the mound. He is set to make his return against the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani, expressing his excitement to be back pitching at the Big A.
Manager Ron Washington sent a message to the team after removing shortstop Zach Neto from a game due to a mental lapse. Washington emphasized the need for better fundamentals and execution in critical moments, such as failed suicide squeeze plays the team has attempted.
The Angels called up infielder Charles Leblanc for the September roster expansion, while catcher Logan O’Hoppe had a day off to rest. O’Hoppe has been struggling at the plate recently.
The Angels are preparing to face the Dodgers with Reid Detmers on the mound in their next game, as they look to continue their push for a postseason spot.
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