ROTTEN RELIEVERS: Los Angeles Angels Fans GRADE the BULLPEN, How BRUTAL Was Kirby Yates' Grade??

The Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen faces a crossroads as fan grades spark debate on whether Ben Joyce and Sam Bachman reach their true potential, or will inconsistency and injuries continue to haunt the Halos’ relief corps. Mike and Jon Frisch, the Super Halo Bros., break down each reliever’s highs and lows, spotlighting grades for Ben Joyce, Sam Bachman, Jose Fermin, Mitch Farris, and promising arms like Samy Natera Jr. Is this upcoming year the year prospect depth finally stabilizes a volatile pen?

The conversation covers trade returns for Ryan Zeferjahn and Brent Suter, the fallout from “blowpen” disasters led by Kirby Yates and Drew Pomeranz, and what to expect from the next bullpen wave. With the managerial search looming, the Angels’ pitching strategy and their playoff aspirations could hinge on these evolving bullpen roles. Which arms will interim GM John Mozeliak and new owner Stan Kroenke entrust for 2027?

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