The Philadelphia Phillies are excited to have closer Carlos Estévez after they acquired him from the Los Angeles Angels for a pair of minor league pitching prospects as they strengthen a run at their first World Series since 2008. Estévez has 20 saves this season, a year after he had 31 and was an All-Star for the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Carlos Estevez gestures after Texas Rangers’ Leody Taveras fouled out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Carlos Estevez throws to the plate during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.
Estévez has 20 saves in 23 chances this season, a year after he had 31 saves and was an All-Star for the Angels. The 31-year-old Estévez, a native of the Dominican Republic, originally signed with Colorado in 2011 and made his major league debut in 2016.Orioles catcher James McCann shrugs off fastball to face, stays in game after being bloodied
Estévez has a $6.75 million salary in the second season of a $13.5 million, two-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series.
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