It was recently announced that the Guardians have claimed three former Angels pitchers off waivers. Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López, and Matt Moore have all been claimed by the Guardians, giving the team a much-needed boost to their pitching staff.
Giolito was the Angels’ first-round pick in the 2016 draft and has been a reliable starter since then. He had a 3.41 ERA in 2019 and is expected to be a major contributor to the Guardians’ rotation. López was acquired by the Angels last season and had a 4.17 ERA in his first year with the team. He is expected to be a valuable asset to the Guardians’ bullpen. Moore was signed by the Angels in 2019 and had a 5.12 ERA in his first season with the team. He will likely be used as a long reliever for the Guardians.
The addition of these three pitchers will give the Guardians a much-needed boost to their pitching staff. Giolito and López are expected to be major contributors to the rotation and bullpen, respectively, while Moore will provide valuable depth as a long reliever. With these three pitchers now in the fold, the Guardians are poised to make a run at the playoffs this season.
It remains to be seen how these three pitchers will perform for the Guardians, but their addition is certainly a welcome one for the team. The Guardians have made it clear that they are committed to winning and these three pitchers should help them achieve that goal.
