PT TODAY: Buttrey enters closer picture for LAA

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Angels | Cody Allen out as closer for Halos
Los Angeles Angels RP Cody Allen has been removed from the closer role, manager Brad Ausmus announced Wednesday, April 24. Ausmus said he will use a mix of pitchers in ninth-inning duties, mentioning RPs Ty Buttrey, Luis García and Hansel Robles.  Source: The Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher
 
BHQ take: Allen began the season with five scoreless appearances. But he's now been scored upon in four of his last five outings while coughing up 6 BB and 3 HR—and his 65% FB% looks scary. Buttrey has clearly been the best pitcher coming out of LAA's pen to date, as...

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