CLEVELAND – Brett Oberholtzer reported to the Angels on Thursday as a reliever, but that’s not the role he wants.
“Eventually I’d love the opportunity to start,” he said. “I feel like I’m a quality left-handed starter. I can fill a job.”
The Angels had just that in mind when they claimed him on waivers from the Philadelphia. Because he’s been pitching out of the bullpen all of this season – throwing no more than 64 pitches – it wouldn’t be realistic to bring him in to start immediately.
Oberholtzer is still under control for four more seasons, though.