Sam

Bachman

Bachman is up to provide the Angels with some help in their relief corps. The 25-year-old former first-round selection is up with Shaun Anderson being designated for assignment for the second time in two weeks.

Bachman will join Christian Moore as former first-round picks that are joining the Angels. The 25-year-old has pitched well in Triple-A, but is strictly a reliever and not one who will get save opportunities.

Bachman hasn’t appeared in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign due to injuries and will remain stationed on the doorstep of the majors as extra organizational depth for now.

Bachman hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign due to ongoing shoulder issues. There is no timetable for his return.

The 24-year-old hurler has already been stationed at Double-A Rocket City on his minor league rehab assignment, but he’ll remain there while he continues to build back up following a lengthy stint on the injured list. Bachman is working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery.

Bachman has been on the shelf since the outset of the year recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

Bachman will miss at least two months to open the season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He’ll presumably head to Triple-A Salt Lake as extra rotation depth once he’s fully healthy.

Bachman had been moved into the bullpen last year to help the Angels more immediately but, according to Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, Bachman will be ticketed for a spot in the Triple-A starting rotation when he’s healthy. The 24-year-old was the ninth overall selection from the 2021 draft and could factor into the Angels’ rotation plans in the summer if he rebounds well from the surgery.

Bachman originally landed on the IL in mid-July due to right shoulder inflammation and suffered a setback around the start of September. The 24-year-old should be fine for spring training, though he would probably be better of starting the 2024 season in the minors for additional seasoning.

Bachman has been on the injured list since mid-July with right shoulder inflammation and the Angels had been targeting a mid-September return date before the setback. Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters that the injury is “nothing we’re too alarmed about.” However, with the season quickly coming to an end, there might not be enough time for the 23-year-old to return to the pitching rubber for the big league club.