Angels Avoid Arbitration With Garrett Richards
- Updated: January 15, 2017
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to a 6.85 million dollar deal to avoid arbitration with right handed pitcher Garrett Richards.
garrett richards, angels agree at $6.85M
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 13, 2017
Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.
Confirmed that the Angels have agreed with Garrett Richards at $6.85 million and Matt Shoemaker at $3.325 million. @JonHeyman was first.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) January 13, 2017
Richards shared his excitement for the deal on his official Twitter account.
Thankful to have a job this year. Lets get it!
— Garrett Richards (@GRICHARDS26) January 13, 2017
Richards is a former first round pick of the Angels back in the 2009 MLB draft. He has spent his entire six year career with the club.
In 2015 Richards posted a 15-12 record with a 3.65 ERA. He pitched 207 innings and struck out a 176 batters. Last season Richards dealt with injuries last season that limited him to just six games.
Los Angeles will look forward to having him back on the mound in the 2017 season. As more information surfaces on the Angels and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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