Angels’ Biggest Issue Lies in the Bullpen This Season

The rest of the bullpen hasn’t exactly been spotless either, with just two relievers currently on the MLB roster with more than three innings pitched posting an ERA below 4.00. The bullpen has thrown 109 innings posting a 5.75 ERA, which ranks third-worst in MLB. Per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, Angels relievers have allowed 25 runs through 21.1 innings over the last six games, posting a 10.55 ERA with four blown saves and a WHIP higher than 2.00.

Angels relievers over their last six games:

21 1/3 IP, 30 H, 14 BB, 25 ER.

That's a 10.55 ERA — and four blown saves.

— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) April 28, 2026

The Angels also struggled in the bullpen in 2025, posting the third-worst ERA in MLB as well as the worst ERA in the American League.

Is the Bullpen the Angels’ Only Problem?

The Halos have plenty of problems around the diamond, though, not just in their bullpen.

Another lingering problem from last season lies in their fielding, which has also been among the league’s worst this season. They rank dead last in fielding run value with a minus-13 rating, and have the third-fewest outs above average in the league.

Baserunning issues such as center fielder Bryce Teodosio’s in Monday’s game have also been costly. The Angels also rank bottom-three in base running rating with a minus-2.3 mark.

While those issues have certainly made a difference, their relievers’ inability to hold big leads late into games over their past two contests poses a real issue for how the remainder of the season will play out.

They’re still just four games out of first in the division, but if things don’t change soon, that number will only grow and they’ll miss out on the postseason for a 12th consecutive season.

What is the biggest issue you’ve seen from the Angels this year?

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