However once Simmons got on the field for the LA Angels in 2016, many people saw why the Angels made the move. Simmons made an impact almost immediately as he made some defensive plays that were eye-popping in the first month of the season. Unfortunately for Simmons as was the theme of the year, he dislocated his thumb in early May and had to spend five weeks on the disabled list.
Simmons however came back stronger than ever and continued to save Angels pitchers (who desperately needed it at times) with run-saving plays. What the Angels were not expecting so much was that Simmons would actually become a key cog in their offense over the last few months of the season.