Reid Detmers

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers is "a lock" for the team's starting rotation, according to manager Kurt Suzuki.

Fantasy Impact

Suzuki named Detmers, along with Yusei Kikuchi and Jose Soriano, as rotation locks, while adding Grayson Rodriguez and Alek Manoah would need to prove themselves in order to earn a spot. While he has served as a starter in the past with mixed results, the 26-year-old spent the 2025 season exclusively in the Angels' bullpen, posting a 3.96 ERA across 61 appearances.

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has lost his arbitration hearing with the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

As a result, Detmers will earn the $2.625 million figure the Angels filed for rather than the $2.925 figure Detmers and his camp had failed for for the 2026 season. The southpaw spent the 2026 season in the Angels' bullpen, posting a 3.96 ERA in a career-high 61 outings.

Reid Detmers told reporters the tests he underwent showed no structural damage so he does not need surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Detmers will have a normal offseason. He added that he prefers o start next year but will do whatever the team wants.

The Angels transferred LHP Reid Detmers to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Detmers was already out for the season. The move opens a roster spot for the Angels.

The Angels placed LHP Reid Detmers on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Detmers quickly lands on the IL after leaving his relief appearance early on Wednesday. It is unclear if he will return this season.