Sam

Bachman

Bachman did the heavy lifting in the Angels’ bullpen game today. He came in after Sam Aldegheri gave a up a Ben Rice homer to start the sixth, cutting the Angels’ lead to two runs, and faced the minimum through the eighth, picking off the lone player to reach against him. It really should have gotten more than a hold, but the win went to Aldegheri. Bachman has a 3.48 ERA in 10 1/3 innings out of the Angels pen. There’s a chance he could factor into the mix for saves if veterans don’t step up, though he’d have to cut down on the walks first. He’s already issued eight.

Bachman got the chance to close with Jordan Romano unavailable, as Romano had pitched in the last two games. He looked fine in the eighth, but he gave up a bloop double to Cal Raleigh, and Julio Rodríguez knocked Raleigh in to give Bachman the blown save. The former first-round pick will be a high-leverage option for Los Angeles, but not likely one who sees many save chances.

With Robert Stephenson (elbow) landing on the injured list, Bachman will get another chance to show what he can do out of the Angels’ bullpen. He has made 19 appearances with the team already on the season, compiling a 4.96 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 14/6 K/BB ratio across 16 1/3 innings of work. Expect him to be used in the middle innings.

Bachman’s latest stint with the Angels lasted only two games as he’s been shipped back to the minors to clear space for Jack Kochanowicz to come up and take the ball against the Rangers.

Bachman returns to the majors to fill Tyler Anderson’s roster spot while the veteran southpaw is away from the club on paternity leave. The 25-year-old righty has posted a lackluster 5.02 ERA across 14 1/3 innings (18 appearances) this season at the highest level.

Bachman has made 18 appearances out of the Angels’ bullpen this season, compiling an uninspiring 5.02 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a 13/6 K/BB ratio across 14 1/3 innings of work. Andrew Chafin will take his place in the Halos’ bullpen.

Bachman is up to provide the Angels with some help in their relief corps. The 25-year-old former first-round selection is up with Shaun Anderson being designated for assignment for the second time in two weeks.

Bachman will join Christian Moore as former first-round picks that are joining the Angels. The 25-year-old has pitched well in Triple-A, but is strictly a reliever and not one who will get save opportunities.

Bachman hasn’t appeared in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign due to injuries and will remain stationed on the doorstep of the majors as extra organizational depth for now.

Bachman hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign due to ongoing shoulder issues. There is no timetable for his return.