The bullpen was a strength for the LA Angels in 2017. However, leaders of the late innings such as Yusmeiro Petit and Bud Norris have new teams this season. While Blake Parker returns to prove his breakout season wasn’t a fluke, the bullpen will look a lot different. Young guys like Keynan Middleton and Cam Bedrosian will have to step up.
One man to watch out for is Noe Ramirez.
When the Halos claimed him off waivers from the Red Sox last season, Ramirez looked like nothing more than a depth piece for a strong bullpen.