{"id":56179,"date":"2025-06-15T08:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T08:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=56179"},"modified":"2025-06-15T08:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T08:46:03","slug":"breaking-dodgers-receive-pitching-help-after-angels-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=56179","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Dodgers receive pitching help after Angels big move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-col px-4 pt-4 font-secondary lg:px-0\">\n<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">The Dodgers reclaimed lefty Garrett McDaniels after the Angels pulled up top prospect Christian Moore, adding depth to their pitching staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-row gap-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col lg:max-w-[660px]\">\n<div class=\"px-4 pb-5 lg:px-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-between gap-4  font-secondary md:items-center \">\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm md:text-nowrap \">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/garrett-mcdaniels.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Garrett McDaniels (57) delivers to the plate against the Los Angeles Dodgers\" \/><\/figure>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0made a quiet but meaningful move to bolster their pitching depth, reclaiming left-handed pitcher Garrett McDaniels after a recent\u00a0Los Angeles Angels roster move. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and returned to the Dodger Blue under MLB Rule 5 Draft rules \u2014 a process that requires a team to offer back a Rule 5 selection if they can\u2019t keep him on the active roster.<\/p>\n<p>The Angels\u2019 big move came on Friday when they promoted top infield prospect Christian Moore ahead of their series against the Orioles. Moore, 22, made his MLB debut by starting at second base and hitting ninth in the lineup. His promotion forced a roster crunch, leading to McDaniels being DFA\u2019d. The former Tennessee slugger \u2014 who set a school record with 34 home runs last year \u2014 had been tearing up the minors with a .279 average, 5 homers, and a .796 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>According to a post from The Athletic\u2019s Fabian Ardaya on X, formerly known as Twitter, McDaniels was\u00a0officially returned\u00a0to the Dodgers on June 14 after clearing waivers.<br \/>\n\u201cThe Angels returned LHP Garrett McDaniels to the Dodgers. They\u2019d selected him in the Rule 5 draft but he was DFA\u2019d recently.\u201d<\/p>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">McDaniels, who originally signed with the Dodgers in 2022, had a difficult time adjusting to MLB hitters in his short stint with the Angels. In 10.2 innings across 10 appearances, he posted a 5.91 ERA with 8 walks and 6 strikeouts. His 74.3% ground ball rate stands out, but his control issues limited his reliability out of the bullpen.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the struggles, McDaniels remains an intriguing long-term arm.\u00a0The Dodgers pitching depth has been tested this year, and while McDaniels won\u2019t slot in immediately, his return gives the team a controllable left-hander who can be refined in the minors. With veterans like Clayton Kershaw healthy again and prospects like Justin Wrobleski emerging, McDaniels can now work without pressure \u2014 or eventually become part of a trade package as the deadline nears.<\/p>\n<p>The Angels\u2019 aggressive push with Moore cost them a Rule 5 project. 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