Angels ship Joe Smith to Cubs
The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Joe Smith to the Chicago Cubs, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
What It Means:
Smith's 3.82 ERA leaves something to be desired, as does his 15.63 strikeout percentage (league average is 21.00 percent) in 37 2/3 innings this season. However, he's served as a steady setup man for many seasons and the Cubs must believe that they can get him back on track. The return for the Angels is unknown.
Smith's 4.43 xFIP is a career worst, along with his strikeout percentage. Our models project him to record a 3.36 ERA and a 16.85 strikeout percentage over the remaining course of the season.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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