The Los Angeles Angels, once again in need of a starting pitcher to slot near the top of their rotation, have finalized a three-year, $39 million contract with left-hander Tyler Anderson, it was announced Wednesday.
The deal, which will pay Anderson $13 million each year, was struck hours before Tuesday's deadline for players to decide whether to accept the qualifying offer. Anderson was given the one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer by the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers but instead opted for a multiyear agreement.
The Angels will now lose their second-round pick and the Dodgers will gain a pick after the fourth round in next year's draft.