Rangers get reliever Chase Silseth from Angels

So it begins. It’s an extremely rare interdivisional trade between longtime rivals with the Rangers shoring up their catching situation while also adding an interesting middle relief arm for the stretch run. O’Hoppe has struggled at the dish each of the last two seasons, but launched 20 homers during his age-24 breakthrough season back in 2024. A former starter, Silseth has excelled in a low-leverage relief role this season with a strong 2.72 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 48/22 K/BB ratio across 39 2/3 innings of work. The Angels are probably going to receive a couple low-level prospects in the deal as they begin selling off pieces ahead of next week’s deadline.

Silseth entered with a five-run lead, so it wasn’t a save situation. However, he might be a candidate for some of those at some point. He has a 2.70 ERA and three holds through 13 1/3 innings.

That Detmers was returning to starting was clear, but it’s still interesting that he’s not even going to have to win a job this spring. Grayson Rodriguez, Alek Manoah, Jack Kochanowicz, Mitch Farris and Caden Dana are currently in the mix for the last two spots, with Rodriguez clearly in line to secure a place if he shows he’s healthy. Chase Silseth, who is out of options, is expected to be limited to relief work.

Silseth was just optioned out on Sunday, but he’ll rejoin the Angels’ bullpen with Reid Detmers (elbow) landing on the injured list on Thursday. Silseth holds a 2.25 ERA, 2.75 WHIP and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over four innings in four appearances with the Angels on the season.

Silseth returns to the minors after tossing 1 2/3 innings in relief during Saturday’s lopsided defeat at the hands of the Athletics. The 25-year-old has made four relief appearances for the Angels this season.

The 25-year-old hurler will get another opportunity to show what he can do in the Angels’ bullpen with Ryan Zaferjahn (knee) heading to the 15-day injured list. Silseth holds a 0.00 ERA but a horrifying 3.43 WHIP over 2 1/3 innings with the Angels this season.

Silseth heads back to the minors to make room for top pitching prospect Caden Dana to ascend to the big leagues. The 25-year-old righty has mostly pitched in relief this season at the highest level.

Silseth returns to Los Angeles’ relief corps ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Cubs. The 25-year-old is back in the big leagues after both Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Carson Fulmer (elbow) landed on the injured list. He was up earlier this week with the Angels, but didn’t end up getting into a game. He’ll operate in long relief.

The 25-year-old hurler heads back to Triple-A just one day after joining the Angels. Silseth did not appear in Wednesday night’s game against the Reds. He’ll continue to bide his time at the Triple-A level until another need arises.

Silseth has been summoned to fortify Los Angeles’ relief depth with starter José Soriano away from the club for a couple days on paternity leave. The 25-year-old righty has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season.