SEATTLE – Chris Iannetta’s season – and perhaps his tenure with the Angels – are coming to a quiet end.
Iannetta started on the bench for the seventh straight game Wednesday night, an unusual run of inactivity for a catcher under Manager Mike Scisocia. Even when Iannetta was struggling in April and August, he still played at least one-third of the time.
Scioscia said Carlos Perez, who had three hits Tuesday night, has simply won more playing time. Iannetta also figures that, this time of year, Scioscia is pushing the pedal to the medal with whoever is hot.