Reid Detmers

Detmers moved to the bullpen in 2025 and enjoyed a bounce-back campaign, posting a 3.96 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 80:25 K:BB over 61 relief appearances (63.2 innings) before a bout of left elbow inflammation ended his season. Tests showed no signs of structural damage, setting Detmers up for a normal winter. Prior to the injury, he posted a career-high 30.1 K%, coinciding with a jump in velocity while working in shorter spurts. Incredibly, he cut his home-run rate from 1.85 HR/9 to 0.85 HR/9. His 3.12 FIP was by far the best of his career. While some teams would be reluctant to mess with a good thing, the Angels are planning to move Detmers back into the starting rotation in 2026. That comes with the risk of injury, eventual fatigue and performance giveback, but he showed flashes as a starter early in his career and the Angels believe he is a different pitcher at this stage, one capable of making a difference in a starting role. Read Past Outlooks