A Look At the LA Angels Bullpen & What To Expect Going Forward

Bud Norris and Jose Alvarez have both been great. Alvarez has an ERA sitting at 2.25 and Norris at 2.84. It has been a great start for both of them. I would expect for Alvarez to get some more innings sooner than later, so hopefully he can continue his 2.25 ERA. Norris already has the highest innings pitched out of all of the relievers with 6.1, so he is quickly becoming one of the stronger pieces in the Angels bullpen.

Norris could be a candidate to make a spot start if needed and could possibly fill-in for Garrett Richards until he comes back.  J.C. Ramirez got the first crack at this open spot in the rotation and had mixed results. Norris actually was a starter for most of his eight seasons in the majors so if Angels Manager Mike Scioscia decides to go in a different direction than Ramirez he could choose Norris.

Alvarez on the other hand has an important role as he is the only lefty in the bullpen for the Angels.  Last season he was inconsistent at best, but he seems to be doing much better so far in 2017.