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Los Angeles Angels prospect Sam Aldegheri is set to be the first pitcher born and raised in Italy to play in MLB.
The Angels are calling up Aldegheri and expect him to play Friday against the Seattle Mariners, Jeff Passan reported for ESPN.
Aldegheri, 22, was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Angels at the 2024 deadline. He has recorded 134 strikeouts and a 3.59 ERA in 95.1 innings pitched across two minor league levels so far this season.
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