Is Kevin Jepsen the Reliever the LA Angels Have Been Looking for?

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have never had a bullpen this bad—at least not in this decade.

From 2002-2004, the Angels' bullpen lead the American League in ERA, and in nine years it has never been worse than eighth.

As of July 7, the Angels' bullpen ranks 14th—good for dead last in the American League—with an astonishing 5.02 ERA. Only Cleveland's bullpen has been tagged with more losses.

So naturally, the savior of this beleaguered bunch should be a pitcher sporting a slim 9.39 ERA.

But, as unlikely as it seems, Kevin Jepsen may turn out to be the answer.

Over the last three months, the Angels have paraded an endless stream of mediocre pitchers and unseasoned rookies to the mound. Precious few have shown any promise of sticking ...

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