Angels Sign Matt Lindstrom

By MH
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Updated: February 18, 2015

(Via @BBE_Media)

According to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com the Los Angeles Angels have signed pitcher Matt Lindstrom to a minor league deal.

#Angels announce they’ve signed veteran RH (and former closer) Matt Lindstrom to a Minor League deal with a Spring Training invite.

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) February 17, 2015

Jon Heyman of CBS.com reported some contract details if Lindstrom makes the major league team.

Matt lindstrom will make $1M base, assuming he makes angels

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 18, 2015

Lindstrom spent last season with the Chicago White Sox appearing in 35 games. He posted a 2-2 record with a 5.03 ERA. Gonzalez provided some analysis on Lindstrom.

Lindstrom, 35, had a 5.03 ERA in 35 G with #WhiteSox last year. 2007-13: 3.56 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, 7.2 SO/9, 45 SV.

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) February 17, 2015

Last season Lindstrom was unable to stay healthy as he suffered a ankle injury. He spent almost three months on the disabled list. Gonzalez also provided some information on the pitcher velocity last season.

Lindstrom’s career average fastball velocity is 96.1 mph, though it dipped to 93 last year. #Angels don’t have many hard throwers in ‘pen.

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) February 17, 2015

As Spring Training begins in just a few days it will be interesting to see how the veteran will look. The Angels have high expectations for this season and we’ll have to wait and see if he can work his way into the bullpen rotation.

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