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Angels Recall Mitch Farris, Designate Joey Lucchesi Before White Sox Series
4/30/2026, 3:32:20 AM
Roster Move Ahead of Chicago Series
The Los Angeles Angels recalled left-handed pitcher Mitch Farris from their Triple-A affiliate, Salt Lake, and designated left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi for assignment on Wednesday, prior to the team's game in Chicago against the Chicago White Sox. The transaction marks Farris’s second stint with the Angels this season.
Background & Context of the Transaction
The recall of Farris follows his acquisition by the Angels in a December 2024 trade with the Atlanta Braves. Lucchesi’s designation comes after he signed a free-agent contract with Los Angeles on April 9, 2026, following stints with the Padres, Mets and Giants.
Mitch Farris: Recent Performance and Career Overview
Mitch Farris, 25, returned to the major-league roster after posting a 2.08 earned run average (ERA) over 4 1/3 innings across three appearances earlier in the month. Farris originally joined the Angels organization when the Atlanta Braves traded him in December 2024. In the 2025 season, he made five starts for Los Angeles, recording a 1-3 win-loss record and a 6.66 ERA. His career to date includes experience at the Triple-A level and a brief major-league tenure with the Angels.
Joey Lucchesi: Recent Struggles and Career Summary
Joey Lucchesi, 32, entered his eighth major-league season after signing with the Angels as a free agent on April 9, 2026. In his current stint, Lucchesi appeared in five games, compiling a 0-1 record and a 13.50 ERA over 3 1/3 innings. Prior to joining Los Angeles, Lucchesi pitched for the San Diego Padres, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. Over his career, he has logged a 23-28 win-loss record, a 4.15 ERA, and 124 game appearances, including 77 starts. His most productive season occurred in 2019 with San Diego, when he posted a 10-10 record and a 4.18 ERA across 30 starts.
Statistical Snapshot of the Two Pitchers
- Mitch Farris (2024-2025): 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA in 4 1/3 innings (2024); 1-3 record, 6.66 ERA in five starts (2025).
- Joey Lucchesi (2026): 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA in 3 1/3 innings (2026).
- Career Totals (Lucchesi): 23-28 record, 4.15 ERA, 124 games (77 starts).
- Physical Profiles: Farris is a left-handed pitcher; Lucchesi stands 6-foot-5, 32 years old.
Implications for the Angels’ Pitching Staff
The roster adjustment changes the composition of the Angels’ pitching staff, adding a left-handed pitcher who posted a 2.08 ERA in limited recent action and removing a pitcher who posted a 13.50 ERA in limited innings this season.
Upcoming Game Against the White Sox
The Angels’ roster change precedes their scheduled game in Chicago versus the Chicago White Sox.
