The LA Angels came into the season with a superstar center fielder in Mike Trout, three closers with Andrew Bailey, Huston Street, and Cam Bedrosian all competing for the role, and a solid starting rotation. Now, all three closer candidates have been on the disabled list accompanied by Trout. Garrett Richards and Tyler Skaggs have both spent months on the DL. However, the Angels have found a way to continue to hover around .500. Countless players have stepped up, especially since Mike Trout went to the DL. A few young contributors have been discovered as well.
With all three of the pitchers competing for the closer role eventually landing on the disabled list, someone had to fill the role.