The Angels optioned Kochanowicz to Double-A Rocket City on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz was up as the Angels' 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees but did not make an appearance. He'll go back into Rocket City's rotation.

The Angels recalled Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz will serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, giving the Angels an option for long relief. The big right-hander has been walloped for 12 runs (11 earned) over seven innings in his two starts with the big club this season.

The Angels optioned Kochanowicz to Double-A Rocket City on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz's first stint in the big leagues was not promising, as he was torched for 12 runs (11 earned) over seven innings in his two starts. The big right-hander will return to Rocket City, where he holds a 4.55 ERA and 79:23 K:BB over 91 innings in 2024.

Kochanowicz (0-2) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks with four strikeouts over four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz surrendered a three-run home run to Brent Rooker in the first frame and then four more runs in the fourth. The rookie has yielded 11 earned runs in his first seven major-league innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Should he remain in the rotation, the 23-year-old lines up for a rematch with the Athletics next week.

Kochanowicz will start Saturday's game against the Athletics in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie right-hander will be making his second turn through the rotation despite laboring in his MLB debut versus Seattle back on July 11, when he lasted just three innings while surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits and no walks. Kochanowicz's spot in the rotation is far from secure over the long haul, so another poor showing in Oakland could put him at risk of a demotion to the minors.

Kochanowicz (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Mariners on Thursday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits over three innings while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old got rocked right out of the gate in his major-league debut, allowing four consecutive hits to open the contest while also hitting Luke Raley with a pitch. Kochanowicz would allow four runs in the frame, though only three would be charged to him on account of a fielding error by Luis Guillorme. Kochanowicz then surrendered a leadoff homer to Cal Raleigh in the third, though the right-hander would at least make it through the inning before being relieved by Kenny Rosenberg to begin the fourth. It was an ugly first start for Kochanowicz, and there's no guarantee the rookie will remain in the rotation coming out of the All-Star break.

The Angels recalled Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City on Thursday ahead of his start versus the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz will be making his MLB debut Thursday after posting a 1.85 ERA and 0.94 WHIP across 34 innings during his last five Double-A starts. Davis Daniel was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday, so the fifth spot in the Angels' rotation currently belongs to Kochanowicz, but the 23-year-old right-hander may be sent back to the minor leagues if he begins to struggle against MLB hitters. In order to free up a spot on the active roster, the Angels optioned Jose Marte to Triple-A.

Kochanowicz will be recalled from Double-A Rocket City to start Thursday's game versus the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz has thrown two complete games over his last three outings, though his overall numbers -- a 4.55 ERA and 79:23 K:BB over 91 innings covering 16 starts -- leave something to be desired. He's taking the rotation spot vacated by Davis Daniel, who was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kochanowicz made a couple scoreless Cactus League appearances but that wasn't enough to keep him from being an early cut. The right-hander is in need of more seasoning after posting a 5.27 ERA in 21 starts between High-A Tri-City and Double-A Rocket City in 2023.

Kochanowicz (oblique strain) threw four scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his season debut for Single-A Inland Empire on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He missed two months with the oblique strain. Kochanowicz has a lot of lost time to make up for, as the big 6-foot-6 righty has only logged 87.1 pro innings. This was a relatively soft landing spot, and Kochanowicz could get the bump to High-A in the coming weeks if he has continued success.