Angels Claim A.J. Achter Off Waivers
- Updated: December 18, 2015
According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have claimed A.J. Achter off of waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
#Angels waiver claim A.J. Achter never pitched for #Phillies. Was claimed by that club in November from #Twins. 5.18 ERA in 18 MLB games.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) December 17, 2015
The Angels confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.
Today the #Angels have claimed RHP A.J. Achter off waivers from the Phillies.
— Angels (@Angels) December 17, 2015
A.J. Achter is a former 46th round pick in the 2010 MLB Draft to the Minnesota Twins. He has spent the last two years with the Twins.
Last year in the majors he appeared in 11 games posting a 6.75 ERA. He pitched 13.1 innings and posting a 0-1 record. Achter will likely start the season in the minors next year.
The Angels may be looking to beef up their farm system so they can make a move later on to acquire some more talent before the season starts.
Los Angeles has been looking at some outfield help as well but many believe that search is over as of now. Last season the Halos just missed the playoffs and have hired former Yankees assistant general manager Billy Eppler as their new gm.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the club and Angels fans are hoping he brings the same kind of success he had in New York to Los Angeles.
The Angels have made a couple deals to help bolster their infield. Spring Training will be a great time to see all of those pieces fit together.
Welcome to the Halo family A.J. Achter.
As more information surfaces on the Angels and their offseason moves we will keep you up to date.
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