Sam Bachman

Sam Bachman pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Sunday to earn his first save of the season as the Angels defeated the Athletics, 9-7.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman was summoned from the Angels' bullpen after Zach Neto gave them a two-run lead in the top half of the ninth. He threw nine of his 11 pitches for strikes, retiring Zack Gelof, Nick Kurtz, and Jacob Wilson for his second career save and his first since June 16, 2023 against the Royals. Bachman has appeared in 28 games out of the bullpen and has a 3.63 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 34.2 innings.

Sam Bachman has been battling a sickness for the past few days.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman was not available on Friday or Monday. He remains day-to-day.

The Los Angeles Angels recalled Sam Bachman from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman will receive another opportunity with the Angels after spending about a month in the minors. He owns a 4.96 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 16.1 innings in the majors this season. In a corresponding move, Robert Stephenson was placed on the injured list.

The Angels optioned RHP Sam Bachman to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman was in the majors for just a couple of days. He'll return to the minors.

The Angels recalled RHP Sam Bachman from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman takes the roster spot of Tyler Anderson who was placed on the paternity list. He'll likely only be up for a few days.