As we have stated in previous end of the season report cards the LA Angels made a lot of in-season pick-ups in hopes of finding some pieces to aid an ailing pitching staff. Some worked out very well such as JC Ramirez and even Daniel Wright to some extent. Jose Valdez was not one of those moves that helped the Angels staff.
For about five weeks Valdez actually looked pretty good when he came out of the Angels bullpen as he had a 2.40 ERA in his first 15 appearances that spanned 15 innings. Valdez had a 1.