Dipoto did a slight of hand trick with the Indians and gave them minor league relief pitcher Michael Clevinger for Vinnie Pestano. Clevinger is a 23 year old in his 4th year and pitching in A ball. With a minor league WHIP of 1.3 and 129 K’s in 130 innings he’s certainly nothing spectacular but the Indians must think so.
In return, the Angels received 29 year old Vinnie Pestano who’s time expired with the Indians. Pestano was sent to Salt Lake but added to the 40 man roster. No loss that SS Tommy Field was designated for assignment.
It’s unclear to me why the Angels need another reliever when the bullpen is already solid and our starting rotation is lacking (to put it nicely). Dipito believe he has gotten his strike out pitch back. But still – why not go after a starter and leave the bullpen alone? He has been VERY effective against righties and boast a 1.78 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 37 strikeouts and 12 walks in 30 1/3 innings this year in AAA.
