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The LA Angels part ways with five players from 40-Man Roster. Could there be more?

By David Rice

ST PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 02: Kaleb Cowart #22 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after striking out in the second inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 2, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 02: Kaleb Cowart #22 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after striking out in the second inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 2, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 31: Luis Garcia #40 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after giving up a three run homerun to Gordon Beckham #29 of the Detroit Tigers, to trail 9-1, during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 31, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 31: Luis Garcia #40 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after giving up a three run homerun to Gordon Beckham #29 of the Detroit Tigers, to trail 9-1, during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 31, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

The Angels thought that Luis Garcia and his 90s fastball would be a good fit in their back of the bullpen.  Unfortunately, Garcia struggled to get batters out and also struggled with his control after being acquired last Winter in exchange for Jose Alvarez. Garcia finished the season with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 4.35.  His WHIP of 1.52 and allowing 13 home runs in only 62 innings negated his 57 strikeouts.  Plenty of other pitchers emerged to fill the role the Angels thought Garcia would fill.  He will not be missed.

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