The Angels have been pretty quiet since the lockout, though they did make their big move before the lockout signing Noah Syndergaard to bolster their rotation. Looking to get a team that features two of the best players in baseball over the hump, they spent Thursday trying to bolster the bullpen. Most notable in that quest was the signing of Ryan Tepera, who gets $14 million guaranteed over the course of this two-year deal.
In a relatively weak free agent market for relievers, Tepera was one of the best options available, and while that sounds like damning with faint praise, he’s a quality addition to the Angels bullpen.