Stephenson was one of the Angels' biggest signings last offseason, but he spent the first season of his 3-year pact with Los Angeles on the injured list. The right-hander dealt with shoulder inflammation early on, then subsequently suffered a torn UCL last April while pitching in a minor-league rehab game. Stephenson had a brace inserted to help stabilize his elbow and hopefully accelerate his recovery timeline, but he's unlikely to return before mid-season 2025. When healthy, the 31-year-old is a likely candidate to receive regular save opportunities for the Angels. All eyes will be on the effectiveness of Stephenson's cutter that he implemented in 2023 with great success. Read Past Outlooks