The move means that Matt Shoemaker will miss at least or possibly two starts and Parker Bridwell will get a new lease on life in the majors. Bridwell had a horrendous Spring after pitching so well in 2017.
Bridwell was 10-3 with a 3.91 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP last season after going into the starting rotation in late June. Bridwell went into this Spring hoping to earn a spot in the Angels 2018 starting rotation but a 0-1 record and a 6.85 ERA with a 1.75 WHIP ended any chances Bridwell may have had in making the rotation.