Angels vs Mariners: Angels Cut Veteran After 2 Games, How to Watch, Odds, Prediction and More

J.P. Hoornstra | Aug 30, 2024

Aug 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (36) waits on the mound for manager Ron Washington to pull him from the game after giving up a pair of home runs against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports / Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

The Angels will send Sam Aldegheri to the mound for his major league debut Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Here's how they will line up behind him:

Aldegheri makes his MLB Debut on the mound ⚾️

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In order to make room for Aldegheri and Caden Dana on the roster, the Angels designated Johnny Cueto for assignment. The veteran right-hander made just two starts after his promotion from Triple-A Salt Lake, going 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA.

The Angels also transferred José Marte to the 60-day injured list and placed right-hander Carson Fulmer on the 15-day injured list.

Here are all the storylines going into the series opener:

How to Watch

Time: 6:40 p.m.

Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim

TV: Apple TV+

Radio: 830-AM

Odds

Moneyline: Angels +160/Mariners -192

Over/under: 8.5

All odds via DraftKings

Prediction

The Angels just ended a seven-game losing streak Thursday in Detroit, while Seattle is clawing for a playoff berth and could capitalize on the road-weary Angels. Aldegheri could put the pressure on the bats to keep pace if he stumbles early in the game. The Mariners' George Kirby, with a 9-10 record and a 3.48 ERA, aims to return to form after some recent shaky outings. Expect a high-scoring affair if Kirby's struggles continue.

More

• Aldegheri will become the fifth Italian-born pitcher and first since Cleveland’s Marino Pieretti in 1950, but each of the previous four Italian-born pitchers moved to the United States in their childhoods.

• Nolan Schanuel has reached base safely in 13 straight games, which is the fourth-longest active A.L. streak.

• Taylor Ward enters play with a nine-game hit streak, which is his longest since a nine game stretch from Sept. 14-23, 2022.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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