Barria, a 21-year-old right-hander, logged a 2.80 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP over 141 2/3 innings across three Minor League levels in 2017. He finished the season at Triple-A, where he posted a 2.45 ERA in 14 2/3 innings with three walks and 13 strikeouts. Barria, who is ranked the club's No. 8 prospect by MLBPipeline.com, is now on the cusp of the Majors and could serve as rotation depth for the Angels as early as next season.
Signed for $60,000 out of Panama in 2013, Barria has a repertoire that includes a low-90s fastball, a changeup and a curveball.