The LA Angels took a risk toward thee end of the 2016 season trading away a fairly successful left-handed pitcher and fan favorite Hector Santiago in exchange for a veteran with potential and a young prospect with arm injuries.
Ricky Nolasco worked out somewhat as he was a solid starter that pitched a good amount of innings, but with only minimal effectiveness. The prospect was Alex Meyer who was one of the Minnesota Twins top prospects when was first drafted out of the University of Kentucky in 2011.
However, Meyer had not really worked out as of yet and the Angels hoped he could finally realize his potential in Angel red.