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Reid Detmers news
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The gist
Reid Detmers allowed one run in six innings Friday, lowering his ERA to 3.54. His dominant second half makes him a key Angels asset amid trade rumors.
Background
Reid Detmers, a left-handed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, has had a breakout year in 2026, especially since the All-Star break. He has posted a 1.55 ERA with 51 strikeouts in eight starts since July 17, after reincorporating TrackMan analysis into his routine. The Angels chose to keep him at the trade deadline despite interest from contenders, and he is scheduled to start against the Yankees on September 2.
How it unfolded
- Jul 17, 2026Detmers begins a dominant stretch, posting a 1.55 ERA over eight starts through late August.
- Aug 3, 2026Angels keep Detmers past the trade deadline despite interest from contenders, including a rumored Cubs deal that was debunked.
- Aug 28, 2026Pitcher List analyzes Detmers, calling his improvement 'mostly legit' due to a career-low 1.06 WHIP.
- Aug 29, 2026Detmers allows one run over six innings against the Phillies, but gets a no-decision in a 5-3 Angels loss.
- Sep 2, 2026Detmers is scheduled to start against the Yankees, against whom he has a 0.59 ERA in six career appearances.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Angels manager Kurt Suzuki praised Detmers: 'Six innings, one run against that team, that's pretty good.'
- Analysts
- Yahoo Sports says the Angels were wise to hold Detmers, calling him a 'dominant ace' with elite strikeout and walk rates.
- Caution
- Pitcher List rates his breakout as 'mostly legit,' noting the drop in WHIP is impressive but not fully proven.
Still unverified
A rumor that Detmers was traded to the Chicago Cubs circulated briefly before being debunked.