The LA Angels have opted to seek versatility over left-handed relief by sending Williams Jerez to the Giants for Chris Stratton. Despite a poor 2018 season Williams Jerez has had a fantastic Spring as of late as a much-needed left-handed option out of the bullpen for the Angels.
His 2018 saw him pitch 15 innings of 6 ERA baseball and saw 3 HR’s and 17 hits allowed off the lefty. Throughout the 2019 Spring Training we’ve seen Jerez pitch 7.1 IP of 2.45 ERA baseball with 6 strikeouts to 6 walks.
Chris Stratton is a former first-rounder who just finished his age 27 season in which he posted a 5.