"Los Angeles claimed Laweryson off waivers from the Twins early in the offseason. The 6'4″ righty made five appearances with Minnesota as a rookie. He allowed two runs (one earned) across 7 2/3 innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk. Laweryson also pitched well in Triple-A, turning in a 2.86 earned run average while striking out a quarter of opposing hitters. The former 14th-round pick has a solid 3.39 ERA with a 27% strikeout percentage over his minor league career."
"Despite the strong production, Laweryson was dropped by a Twins team that has one of the worst bullpens in MLB. His 93.2 mph average fastball isn't especially imposing. He doesn't have a power breaking ball either, sitting 85-86 mph with a cutter while mixing in a low-80s changeup. He'll celebrate his 28th birthday in May. It's not clear why the Angels released Laweryson rather than assigning him to Triple-A. Speculatively speaking, it's possible there's an undisclosed injury at play, as injured players cannot be outrighted."
Los Angeles released reliever Cody Laweryson after previously designating him for assignment during the club's one-year deal to bring back Yoán Moncada. The Angels had claimed Laweryson off waivers from Minnesota following a rookie stretch in which he allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. Laweryson posted a 2.86 ERA in Triple-A and owns a 3.39 minor-league ERA with a 27% strikeout rate. Scouting notes cite a 93.2 mph average fastball and limited breaking-ball velocity. An unclear roster move raises the possibility of an undisclosed injury; he is now free to pursue other opportunities.
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