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Los Angeles Angels lost Zach Britton. What’s next for them?

By Kristen Bentley

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 26: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 26, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 26: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 26, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 19: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning during the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on May 19, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 19: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning during the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on May 19, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) /

There are a few other pitchers who could bolster the bullpen and this one could be an unusual, but wise choice.

Sergio Romo proved that he could be a jack-of-all-trades on the mound. He proved that he could start a game, provide middle-inning relief, and close them out, too. And, the 35-year-old veteran could be just what the Los Angeles Angels need.

Romo pitched in a career-high 73 games. He started five of them and closed 25 of them. While a handful of Angels pitched in around the same number of games as Romo did, none of them had anywhere near the number of saves. Blake Parker saved 14 of the 17.

With the Angels history of trouble with starting pitchers, Romo could be the perfect choice for the Halos pen. While he primarily pitched in the ninth, he proved that he could pitch consistently without injury and on just a day or two of rest.

He has pitched in California in the past as he spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco Giants and half of a season with the Dodgers. With a career ERA of 2.86, the Angels could do a lot worse than sign Romo to a short-term contract. His veteran presence could certainly help the young pitchers that are currently listed on the Angels depth chart.

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