Veteran Angels Pitcher Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency

Ricardo Sandoval | May 20, 2024

May 1, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Amir Garrett (32) throws / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels reliever Amir Garrett has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. 

The official Angels PR Twitter/X account reported this news first: 

Amir Garrett cleared outright waivers and has elected free agency. https://t.co/eHxXh4lKim

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) May 19, 2024

The veteran left-handed pitcher was designated for assignment by the Halos on Wednesday and hit the open market on Sunday. He chose free agency over an assignment to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.

In six appearances with the Angels, Garrett gave up three earned runs (5.06 ERA), 11 strikeouts, and a 1.69 WHIP in 5.1 innings pitched. Garrett signed a minor league deal with the Angels after being waived by the San Francisco Giants after failing to make their Opening Day roster. 

Garrett was assigned to Triple-A after joining the Angels. After eight solid outings, the Halos selected his contract in late April.

The 32-year-old from Victorville, California, will try to find a new team to join. Garrett has a career record of 13-19 with a 4.95 ERA, 387 strikeouts, and a 1.44 WHIP in 328 games and 330.2 innings.