What may seem like a typical roster move, the LA Angels sent first baseman Justin Bour down to AAA, calling up Jared Walsh in his place. Walsh is not on the 40-man roster, so one more move will have to be made.
This was a huge step towards the future for the Angels, Walsh, and the MLB as a whole.
First, let’s start with how this signifies a change for the Angels. Flashback five years, and the Angels have the worst farm system in baseball (maybe ever). In comes Billy Eppler to reignite the farm, and when doing so he placed a focus on versatility.