3 articles
LAA • PH
2 months ago
It’s never a great sign when a pitching prospect is shut down with elbow issues, but a precautionary MRI didn’t reveal any structural damage. The 21-year-old right-hander was a surprising choice back in July when the Angels made him the second-overall selection in the MLB Draft. He didn’t pitch at all after being drafted and appears unlikely to ramp up his throwing program until later in the offseason.
Source: Sam Blum
LAA • PH
5 months ago
The Angels are saving a bit more than $2.5 million against Bremner’s $10,252,700 draft slot value as the No. 2 overall pick, and some of that has already been used to sign third-rounder Johnny Slawinski for about $1.5 million over slot. Bremner was originally expected to go in the middle of round one before the Angels made him the first pitcher off the board. He should be one of the draft’s quickest movers, with a 2026 MLB debut likely if he remains healthy.
Source: Carlos Collazo
LAA • PH
5 months ago
Bremner saw his stock drop after an uneven junior season in the Big West, but the Angels obviously liked what they saw. His 3.49 ERA is on the high side, but it came with an 111/19 K/BB ratio over 77 1/3 innings. There are two pitches that get plus-plus (or 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale) grades in a fastball that can get into the high 90s, and a change with late fade that comes from the same arm speed as that heater. The issue is that his breaking-ball is an inconsistent offering at best, and while he throws a lot of strikes, the command isn’t as good as the control. Bremner would be a lights-out reliever, but the stuff is good enough for him to be a starter who pitches near the top of a rotation someday, too.