Angels Adjust Rotation, Move Reid Detmers Back a Day

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Angels have adjusted their pitching rotation, moving Reid Detmers to start on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Walbert Urena will pitch in the series finale on Sunday.

Key points

Angels adjusted their starting pitcher rotation.
Reid Detmers will start on Monday against the Blue Jays.
Walbert Urena will pitch in the series finale on Sunday.

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The Los Angeles Angels shuffled their starting pitchers around for Sunday’s game, and will have Walbert Urena pitch in the series finale.

Left-hander Reid Detmers originally had the start, but will now start in Monday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels are still yet to reveal why they moved their rotation around, but Detmers threw seven innings just five days ago, so they may be looking to get the southpaw some extra rest.

Walbert Urena is starting today, the #Angels announced. Reid Detmers is pushed back to start tomorrow.

— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 19, 2026

The Angels have used Urena exclusively as a reliever this season, having him pitch on two occasions. He has thrown 1.2 innings, striking out two batters and allowing six runs—all unearned. His last appearance came March 28 against the Houston Astros.

Apr 14, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (48) throws a runner out at first base in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee

Q&A

Why did the Angels move Reid Detmers' start to Monday?

The Angels have not disclosed the reason, but it may be to give Detmers extra rest after his recent seven-inning performance.

Who is starting for the Angels in the series finale against the Blue Jays?

Walbert Urena is starting for the Angels in the series finale on Sunday.

What has been Walbert Urena's performance this season?

Walbert Urena has pitched 1.2 innings this season, striking out two batters and allowing six unearned runs.