Sun May 25 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Angels Designate Shaun Anderson, Call Up Top Prospect Caden Dana**
**Anaheim, CA (May 24, 2025) -** The Los Angeles Angels have designated right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson for assignment, the team announced this evening. The move clears a roster spot for right-hander Caden Dana, a consensus top-100 prospect, who is set to join the Angels bullpen.
Anderson, 30, has struggled to find consistency in his six major league seasons, posting a career 6.11 ERA across 162 innings with eight different teams. While he demonstrated some promise in the KBO League in 2023, his performance in the majors has been largely underwhelming. The Angels will have one week to trade Anderson or place him on waivers.
Dana, 21, is considered a rising star in the Angels organization. He dominated Double-A last year with a 2.52 ERA, before struggling in Triple-A this year, posting a 5.21 ERA. Despite his recent struggles, the Angels are betting on his potential, hoping a move to the majors, even in a relief role, will aid in his development.
The promotion of Dana also underscores the Angels’ current push for a playoff spot. Fresh off an eight-game winning streak and sitting just 1.5 games out of a Wild Card berth, the team is looking to bolster its roster and capitalize on its momentum. Inserting Dana into the bullpen provides a potentially high-impact arm with less pressure than a starting role. It remains to be seen if this will be the change the Angels need to continue to compete in a tough American League.
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