The Angels outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old right-hander will stick around in the organization after he wasn't claimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment earlier in the week. Before being cast off the 40-man roster, Valdez compiled a 7.18 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 26.1 innings.

Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez appeared in just one game with the Angels before being booted from the roster, and he allowed two runs -- one earned -- over an inning in that outing. If he goes unclaimed, Valdez could report back to Triple-A Salt Lake to provide depth in the minors.

Valdez had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Monday, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez was added to the roster after the Angels placed Jose Suarez on the injured list with a left shoulder injury. Suarez will likely be a low-leverage option while with the Angels while working in the middle innings.

Valdez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Angels on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez pitched in one inning for the Halos last season, allowing a run off two hits, but spent most of his time in Triple-A Salt Lake. The 38-year-old reliever will likely return to Salt Lake for the 2023 campaign, but could rejoin Los Angeles if the Angels' bullpen depth is ever tested during the season.

Valdez signed a minor-league deal with the Angels on Saturday, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez spent the 2022 season with the Angels and pitched almost exclusively at Triple-A Salt Lake. He had success, posting a 3.94 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 146.1 frames. Valdez will likely remain organizational depth for much of 2023, but he could get some spot starts with the big-league club.

Valdez elected free agency Thursday, per the MILB transaction report.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez was designated for assignment May 18 by the Angels and spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Salt Lake. Prior to losing his spot on the 40-man roster, Valdez appeared in only one game with the Angels, and he threw one inning.

Valdez cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday but will remain in the organization. He pitched in one game during his time with the big club, allowing one run in one inning of work. The veteran had been working as a starter in the minors prior to his call-up, compiling a 3.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across five starts covering 35.2 innings.

Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez's contract was selected by the Angels on Tuesday, and he allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in a relief inning against the Rangers. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jose Suarez was called up Wednesday.

Valdez had his contract selected by the Angels on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old joined Los Angeles on a minor-league deal in mid-March and will now make his way to the big club. Valdez had a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 ERA and 45:14 K:BB over 46 innings for Baltimore last year, but he was pitching well at Triple-A Salt Lake early in 2022.

Valdez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday which includes an invite to big-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez recorded eight saves for Baltimore last season but struggled overall with a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB over 46 innings. He could earn a spot in the big-league bullpen but is unlikely to find himself in a high-leverage role for the Angels.