With the Angels “going for it” at the trade deadline, they proceeded to drop two of three to the lowly Chicago White Sox. The one game they won was a major comeback capped off by a Taylor Ward walk-off home run. The reason the Halos had to overcome a five run deficit? None other than Jack Kochanowicz.
After yet another disastrous outing in which he allowed five runs on nine hits, Kochanowicz has clearly shown he does not deserve the fifth rotation spot for the rest of 2025. Whether the Angels are still pretending to be “competitive” or focusing on development, Kochanowicz’s starts need to be allotted towards other young Halo pitchers.