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Angels claim Friedrich from Rockies

Featherston spent all of last season in the Majors partly so the Angels could keep him in the organization long term, though that was under a front office led by former general manager Jerry Dipoto. The 26-year-old Featherston enters the 2016 season with three options remaining, so the Angels will hope another team doesn't claim him off waivers.

Featherston entered the 2015 season without having played above Double-A and struggled to hit Major League pitching in a utility-infield role, batting just .162/.212/.247 in 169 plate appearances. He has the makings of a plus defender and boasts above-average speed, but needs more at-bats before developing into a quality backup.