The Angels have optioned right-hander Jack Kochanowicz to Triple-A Salt Lake, marking their first change to the rotation this season. The starting rotation, featuring Yusei Kikuchi, José Soriano, Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks, and Kochanowicz, has combined for all 93 games, reflecting both player health and a lack of minor league options. Kochanowicz has struggled, holding a 6.03 ERA and poor strikeout/walk rates. He last pitched poorly against Texas, allowing eight runs in a short outing. The team plans to reset the rotation coming out of the All-Star Break with no new fifth starter needed until July 22.
Kochanowicz has been one of the least effective starters in MLB, carrying a 6.03 ERA with an underwhelming 15.6% strikeout rate and elevated 11% walk percentage.
This change marks the first alteration to the Angels' rotation this season, with Yusei Kikuchi as the only starter possessing a sub-4.00 ERA.
The Angels are planning to reset their rotation after the All-Star Break, not needing a new fifth starter until July 22.
Kochanowicz hasn't recorded a quality start since mid-May, posting his worst season outing against Texas, where he allowed eight runs in under three innings.
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