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Angels Release Struggling Pitcher Joey Lucchesi

6/4/2026

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The Los Angeles Angels released pitcher Joey Lucchesi on June 2 after designating him on April 29.
Lucchesi posted a 0-1 record with a 13.50 ERA in five games this season.
His eight-year career includes 124 games (77 starts), a 23-28 record and a 4.15 ERA.
He debuted in 2018 with the San Diego Padres and was traded to the New York Mets in a three-team deal for catching prospect Endy Rodriguez.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Angels released pitcher Joey Lucchesi on June 2 after designating him on April 29.
Lucchesi posted a 0-1 record with a 13.50 ERA in five games this season.
His eight-year career includes 124 games (77 starts), a 23-28 record and a 4.15 ERA.
He debuted in 2018 with the San Diego Padres and was traded to the New York Mets in a three-team deal for catching prospect Endy Rodriguez.