Kikuchi and Hendricks joining the Angels' rotation, along with Anderson and Soriano, set the stage for a competitive 2025 rotation, leaving Detmers in a tough fight for his spot.
Despite a tough 2024 season for Detmers, his strong strikeout rate and favorable underlying metrics suggest potential, indicating that a rotation spot is still within reach.
Detmers's 3.86 xFIP and 3.77 SIERA ranked him favorably compared to elite pitchers like Burnes and Cole, showcasing a brighter outlook despite his 2024 struggles.
Perry Minasian's comments signal a strategic shift in the Angels' pitching lineup, as the addition of Kikuchi and Hendricks aims to bolster a rotation that now hinges on performance evaluations for Detmers.
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