After debuting with the Cincinnati Reds in 2019 and spending two seasons with the Texas Rangers (2020-2021), Jimmy Herget was picked up by the Angels on a minor league contract on August 16 after declining an assignment from Triple-A Round Rock. Prior to putting on the Halo uniform, the Tampa, FL native pitched in four games with the Rangers going 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA. Two of his four appearances actually came against the Angels (August 2 & 4) at Globe Life Field, striking out two and shutting out the Halo offense across three innings.
Herget made a splash in his debut with the Angels, picking up the win in relief against the New York Yankees, shutting down their powerful lineup for 1.