OC Register: Angels claim reliever Austin Brice off waivers from Reds

[AngelsWin.com]

The Angels claimed right-handed reliever Austin Brice on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding a pitcher who had a 5.79 ERA in 37-1/3 innings last season.

Brice, 26, has pitched 84 innings in parts of three seasons with the Reds and Miami Marlins, posting a 5.68 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Brice will be out of options next season.

A former ninth-round pick, Brice has a career 4.05 ERA in the minors, with 8.8 strikeouts and 4.8 walks per nine innings.

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[Broad Street]

Uhhhh ok. 4.05 ERA in the minors and 5.68 ERA in the majors. What am I not seeing here.

 

[AngelStew43]

What is his average fastball velocity?  Oops, proceed to the next thread!

[TroutField]

6 hours ago, Kody Mac said:

Uhhhh ok. 4.05 ERA in the minors and 5.68 ERA in the majors. What am I not seeing here.

 

They saw Brice and thought it would be a consolation for not spending the money for Harper.