The Angels Dodgers awarded a Minor League contract to the Dominican Neftali Felix and designated for assignment the gardener Steven Souza Jr. on the MLB.
After being placed on assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies, Felix was claimed by one of the most demanding teams in the league. MLB, the 2020 champions, Los Angeles Dodgers.
He is expected to play at Triple-A headquarters and at any moment be called up to the big team.
Neftali Felix He went 2-1 with a 1.20 ERA in 14.2 innings with 23 strikeouts, being one of the best relievers on the Triple-A team with the Phillies de Philadephia. However, on the big team, he pitched 1 inning where he allowed 4 runs.
While veteran Steve Souza Jr. is available to any other team that wants to claim his services, it appears the Dodgers were not satisfied with his AVG. 160. with 1 home run and 2 RBIs in 13 games.
#LosDodgers selected RHP Jake Reed’s contract and designated OF Steven Souza Jr. for assignment.
– The Dodgers (@LosDodgers) July 6, 2021
The #Dodgers are signing veteran reliever Neftali Feliz, 33, to a minor-league contract. The former 2010 AL Rookie of the Year and All-Star pitched two games for the #Phillies this year before being released.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 6, 2021
Felix played with the Águilas Cibaeñas in the Dominican League where he had the go-ahead for a Major League organization and he did take the opportunity. Felix has played for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons, Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers.
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