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Dodger Blue > Featured > MLB Free Agency Rumors: Robert Stephenson Signing With Angels
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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Robert Stephenson Signing With Angels

Matthew Moreno
January 20, 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers roster largely appears set but the team has been linked to multiple possibilities over recent weeks, including reported interest in Robert Stephenson and Josh Hader.

Potentially adding to their bullpen is more of a luxury than necessity, but Hader and Stephenson are no longer options for the Dodgers.

The Houston Astros came to terms with Hader, who was the best relief pitcher available in free agency, on a five-year contract worth $95 million. Hader’s contract with the Astros doesn’t include any deferred money and thus is the largest ever given to a relief pitcher in terms of present day value.

Hader’s signing was expected to unlock what’s been a frozen market, and that’s led to Stephenson coming off the board as well.

According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, Stephenson is signing a three-year, $33 million contract with the Angels:

They agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson, league sources tell The Athletic.

In addition to the Dodgers, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies were among the teams connected to Stephenson.

The right-hander went a combined 3-4 with a 3.10 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 0.88 WHIP and 38.3% strikeout rate across 60 appearances for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays last season. Stephenson set career-best marks in ERA, WHIP, strikeout percentage, games and opponents’ batting average (.162), among other statistics.

Robert Stephenson improved after trade

Stephenson experienced right arm discomfort during Spring Training and began the 2023 season on the 15-day injured list. Thus, he made just 18 appearances for the Pirates prior to being traded.

Upon joining the Rays, Stephenson had improved results and put himself in position to sign a multi-year contract during free agency.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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