The Astros and Angels spent a lot to upgrade their relief corps this offseason, though only one of those teams is actually projected to be good. Bullpen woes could be the reason why the Rangers fail in their quest to defend their championship. A reminder: we’re comparing the three major player groups on each division rival to each other: the lineups, the starting rotations, and the bullpens.
Los Angeles Angels
Angels Projected Bullpen
| Role | Player | Age | Throws | IP | K/BB | ERA | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closer | Carlos Estévez | 31 | R | 66 | 2. |