REID DETMERS NEWS

Expected to win sixth starter job Detmers is likely to open the season as the Angels' sixth starter, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The team has reportedly picked its sixth starter but won't announce the winner yet, though indications are that Detmers has beaten Jaime Barria for the job. The 2020 10th-overall pick didn't show all that much in his five-start debut last year, posting a 7.40 ERA and a 6.36 FIP, but that's understandable given that he'd only made 13 starts as a professional prior to earning his first call-up. His 42.0 percent strikeout rate in the minors last season hints at his potential, though just how much of it he'll realize right away this season remains to be seen.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in spring debut Detmers threw two innings in the Angels' 7-3 Cactus League win Sunday, allowing one hit while striking out five.

Impact Detmers flashed the big strikeout potential that helped accelerate his path to the majors last season, as he punched out five of the seven batters he faced. The southpaw whiffed 108 batters in only 62 innings in the minors in 2021 but was not quite as effective after being called up by Los Angeles, striking out 19 in 20.2 frames in the majors. Detmers is the leading candidate to fill the final spot in the team's six-man rotation for the coming campaign, and he could emerge as a viable fantasy asset if he's able to come anywhere close to the strikeout prowess he displayed in the minors.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows a pair of runs Detmers allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two across 1.2 innings in the win over the Mariners on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Detmers started the season finale after his previous appearance came back on Aug. 21. He failed to last two innings, allowing all three of his hits in the second frame. The rookie struggled in his five starts this season, carrying a 7.40 ERA and 1.79 WHIP with 19 strikeouts in 20.2 innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled for start The Angels recalled Detmers from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to his start Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact The rookie will look to improve upon his 7.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in this final appearance of 2021. Whether he begins next season in the big leagues likely depends on how much the Angels improve their pitching staff this offseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Detmers will start Sunday's season finale against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Detmers missed nearly a month after he tested positive for COVID-19, and he was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake after he was reinstated from the injured list in late September. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out two in two innings during a Triple-A appearance Monday and is expected to be on a pitch count in his return to the major-league mound Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned Detmers (COVID-19) was reinstated from the injured list and was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Detmers has been sidelined for nearly a month, though he has been able to toss both bullpen sessions and simulated games. He's set to start for Salt Lake on Monday and could return to the majors shortly after to make a final start. In four appearances at the big-league level, Detmers has compiled a 7.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 19 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses simulated game Detmers (COVID-19) threw 53 pitches over three innings in a simulated game Wednesday, per MLB.com.

Impact The rookie previously tossed a sim game last Saturday and appears to be on the brink of returning to the active roster. He hasn't pitched in a game in over a month, so he'll likely be limited to a bullpen role for the remainder of the campaign. Detmers could be capped at around 50 pitches upon his return.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return next weekend Angels manager Joe Maddon suggested Saturday that Detmers (illness) could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list at some point during next weekend's series with the Mariners,...

Impact After completing a 40-pitch simulated game earlier this weekend, Detmers is expected to toss one more sim game in the next day or two before getting the green light to rejoin the Angels. On the shelf since Aug. 25 following his positive COVID-19 test, Detmers has taken longer than anticipated to build up upon completing his quarantine period, but given his workload in his most recent sim game, the Angels look to be preparing him for a starting role upon his return. In his first four big-league starts before being shut down, Detmers went 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP while striking out 17 over 19 frames.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back this week Manager Joe Maddon said he expects Detmers (illness) to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list for the Sept. 25 game against Seattle, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Detmers tested positive for COVID-19 in late August and has been throwing bullpen sessions since rejoining the team Sept. 5, and he's taking some time to build back up before returning to the mound for the Angels. The 22-year-old has struggled in his first taste of the majors this year with a 7.11 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 19 innings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen session Detmers (COVID-19) threw a bullpen session in San Diego on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Detmers recently confirmed that his placement on the injured list in late August was due to a positive COVID-19 test, but the rookie appears to have recovered and will now build up with an eye toward a return. He isn't stretched out to start, however, and could move to a relief role given that he'll almost certainly be on a limited pitch count upon rejoining the big club.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team Detmers (COVID-19) rejoined the Angels in Anaheim on Friday, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, but it remains unclear when he will be ready to be activated, Jack Harris of the Los Ange...

Impact Detmers confirmed that he recently tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in "hard quarantine." The rookie last pitched in a big-league game Aug. 21, so it may take some time for him to ramp back up into game shape. If he can stretch out relatively quickly, Detmers could potentially reclaim his spot in the rotation upon his return.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL once again The Angels placed Detmers on the injured list Wednesday for undisclosed reasons.

Impact Such transactions with no injury designations often prove to be COVID-related, but it's unclear if that's the case with Detmers. An explanation for the rookie's going on the IL should become available within the next couple days, at which point an estimation of his return date will be possible.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives little support in loss Detmers (1-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings as he took the loss versus Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact While the southpaw did little to help his own cause, the Angels mustered only four baserunners in the contest to support him. Detmers' biggest mistake was a three-run blast by Jose Ramirez in the third inning. The Angels' first-round pick from 2020 has struggled to a 7.11 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across his first 19 big-league innings. He's projected for a tough home matchup versus San Diego next weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Learning curve finds Detmers in Cleveland CLEVELAND -- As rookie lefty Reid Detmers is finding out, there’s a learning curve when you first get called up to the Majors. Detmers, comi...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Detmers scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Cleveland

The Angels will start Reid Detmers on Saturday while the Indians are expected to counter with Triston McKenzie

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first MLB win Detmers (1-2) earned the win Sunday against the Astros after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out six.

Impact The rookie had a rough start to his MLB career after allowing 11 earned runs across his first 9.1 innings, but he was able to deliver an improved showing in this one and that earned him his first big-league win as a result. It was also the first time Detmers pitched at least six innings, and he also posted the first quality of his MLB career. Last but not least, the six strikeouts represented a season-high mark for him.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers pitches Halos past Astros 3-1 for 1st big league win

Reid Detmers pitched six innings of three-hit ball to earn his first major league victory, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Houston...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in second start Detmers (0-2) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings, taking the loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact Detmers took his second loss in his second career start. He surrendered five runs, including a two-run homer by Albert Pujols in the second inning. The rookie has had a rough start to his MLB career, allowing 11 earned runs in his first 9.1 innings. However, he was able to improve on his first outing by tallying five punchouts Sunday.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers settles in after shaky early innings LOS ANGELES -- Angels top pitching prospect Reid Detmers faced a stern test in his second career start Sunday against the Dodgers, and while...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Making another start Detmers is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The Angels' top pitching prospect will get a chance to redeem himself after he labored during his big-league debut last weekend versus Oakland. The 22-year-old southpaw last 4.1 innings in the start, giving up six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two. After posting a massive 15.9 K/9 between stops at Double-A Rocket City and Triple-A Salt Lake prior to his call-up, Detmers possesses the kind of upside that makes him worthy of a speculative pickup in leagues where he's available, though he may need to deliver a solid outing Sunday to ensure he receives further turns through the Halos' six-man rotation.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in MLB debut Detmers (0-1) allowed six earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two across 4.1 innings, taking the loss to the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact Detmers made it through his first two innings with the Angels without giving up a run before allowing a five-run fifth inning. He surrendered a pair of home runs to Matt Olson and Yan Gomes. The 22-year-old had a 3.15 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 60 innings between two minor league teams. It is unknown whether he will have a long-term spot in the starting rotation.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for MLB debut The Angels selected Detmers' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Los Angeles optioned reliever James Hoyt to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Detmers, who is making his MLB debut Sunday. The 22-year-old lefty has been electric between stops at Triple-A and Double-A Rocket City this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while punching out 106 over 60 innings. The sky-high 15.9 K/9 rate in particular should make Detmers an interesting speculative pickup in fantasy leagues. The Angels haven't determined how long Detmers will stick with the big club, but he should have a window to make more than one turn through the rotation with starters Alex Cobb (wrist) and Shohei Ohtani (thumb) tending to injuries and with Andrew Heaney now plying his trade with the Yankees.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE