Angels cut long-struggling lefty José Suarez, bring up Zach Plesac, activate Brandon Drury from IL
Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Suarez throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rick Scuteri]
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Struggling left-hander José Suarez has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels after his latest poor outing. The Angels also designated infielder Cole Tucker for assignment, activated infielder Brandon Drury from the injured list and selected the contract of right-hander Zach Plesac from Triple-A Salt Lake. Suarez joined the Angels’ rotation midway through the 2021 season and pitched well through 2022, going 16-16 with a 3.86 ERA. The Venezuelan hasn’t been the same since missing most of the 2023 season with a left shoulder injury, going 2-5 with an 8.22 ERA in 29 appearances over the past two seasons.
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Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Suarez (54) hands the ball to manager Ron Washington (37) as he exits during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, June 16, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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