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MLB·TRADE·July 17, 2026 09:54 AM ET

Angels under no pressure to trade Zeferjahn, but interest building — Morosi

Reliever has struck out 30 with a 0.98 ERA since June 1

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read
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The Angels are under no pressure to move pre-arb reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, but he is going to garner significant trade in Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: Pre-arbitration Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn is drawing significant trade interest if his improved strike-throwing continues, per Jon Morosi. Morosi reports the Angels feel no pressure to move him ahead of the deadline.

Why it matters: Los Angeles sits at 36-51 and has already been cited among the deadline's more active sellers, giving added weight to any bullpen piece performing at Zeferjahn's current level. His control of a walk rate that limited him earlier this season adds leverage even without urgency from the Angels' side to deal him.

By the numbers: Since June 1: 0.98 ERA over 18 1/3 innings, 30 strikeouts, 13 walks.

What to watch: Watch whether Zeferjahn's strike-throwing holds up as the trade deadline approaches and other clubs check in on Angels relief options.

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