While he’s not an impact starter on his own, in conjunction with Victorino and Murphy he’ll give the Angels another nice option to rotate into the lineup. Murphy is hitting. 297 with a. 773 OPS against right-handed pitchers this season, while Victorino is hitting. The two trades could be done to fill the void in left field.
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DeJesus, 35, is a solid addition for the club.
DeJesus is coming from the Tampa Bay Rays, who acquired minor-league righthander Eduar Lopez in return.
Angels left fielders this season have hit just.212/.277/.312 with five home runs in 98 games.
Stamets, 23, is a Dublin, Ohio native who played baseball at the University of Evansville before being drafted by the Angels in the 6th Round of the 2012 MLB Draft. His career numbers aren’t spectacular (.276, 99 HR, 569 RBIs), but his defense in left field will be coveted.
Lopez appeared in eight games for the Angels’ rookie-league affiliate in Orem, Utah.
Rumors claim the Angels will still hunt for pitching help, but whether they’re able to produce many more prospects remains to be seen. David Price isn’t moving, and Cole Hamels may be shipped to Texas by Wednesday according to rumors.
The Angels (55-43) entered Tuesday’s action with a one-game lead in the American League West.
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Sometimes family members aren’t thrilled about their loved ones being traded, but DeJesus’ wife, Kim DeJesus, was happy about the move, showing her excitement via Twitter as the deal was announced.
