Former Los Angeles Angels closer Huston Street, after not finding a job this offseason, appears to have called it a career. Street was hampered by injuries the last two seasons, only throwing 26 1/3 innings combined. The 2005 American League Rookie of the Year finishes his career with 324 saves and a 2.95 ERA. He was a two-time All-Star as well.
The Los Angeles Angels have declined the $10 million option on relief pitcher Huston Street, paying him a $1 million buyout and allowing him to hit the open market. Injuries completely derailed Street's final season in LA, as he was only able to throw four innings while battling a myriad of injuries. Street, 34, seems destined for a minor league contract this offseason and will have to battle to even be in a major league bullpen next season. His fantasy value is non-existent at the moment.
Angels reliever Huston Street (shoulder) threw a simulated game in Arizona last week. He is still hoping to return to the Angels this season. You never know with Mike Scioscia, but it seems unlikely that Street would take any high-leverage innings, making him largely irrelevant in fantasy should he return.
Huston Street Preparing to Return for Final Two Weeks
Angels reliever Huston Street (shoulder) resumed throwing this week and is heading to Arizona to continue his rehab. He has mapped out a plan that would get him back to pitch for the final two weeks of the season. Street has only thrown four innings on the season after only throwing 22 1/3 last year, and is very unlikely to pitch in high-leverage situations if he even returns to the Halos this season. He should not be owned in any fantasy formats.
Angels' reliever Huston Street has a mild rotator cuff strain in addition to his ongoing groin issue. "He will be cleared to throw when symptoms resolve," said Angels general manager Billy Eppler. Street has only thrown four innings on the year after a variety of injuries have kept him shelved. It looks like Street is a ways away from returning to the big club, and he can be dropped in any format that he is still held in. Even if he does return this season, he is unlikely to throw in high-leverage situations.
Angels' reliever Huston Street (groin) said there is "nothing new" to report regarding his rehab. Street said before the All-Star break that he expected to be back as soon as the break was over, but he has not even begun throwing yet, meaning a return is likely still a few weeks away for the former closer. Street has only thrown four innings on the year, and is unlikely to throw high-leverage innings at all this season. He can safely be left on the waiver wire in all formats.
Huston Street Expects To Return Shortly After Break
Angels' reliever Huston Street (groin) feels confident that he will be ready to be activated on Friday when the Angels return from the All-Star break to face the Rays. He admits it could be a few days after that, however, if the Angels determine he should pitch in a rehab game first. Regardless, it sounds as if Street will be back with the Angels sometime over the weekend. The 32-year-old has only thrown four innings on the season, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out three. With Cam Bedrosian and Bud Norris both having closed this season, it seems unlikely to expect Street to pitch in high-leverage situations, severely limiting his fantasy value going forward. Should he end up closing in LA, he would be a low-end closing option. More than likely, he will be an average middle reliever, making him not rosterable in almost all fantasy formats.
Angels' reliever Huston Street has been placed back on the disabled list with right groin strain. Street was activated on June 22 after missing the start of the season with a lat injury. He only managed to throw two innings before the groin injury will cause him to hit the DL yet again. The Angels had not used Street in any closing situations, so it appears they are comfortable going forward with a combination of Bud Norris and Cam Bedrosian in the ninth inning. No timetable has been announced for Street's return, but it is a safe bet he will not be closing games even when he is back, making him not rosterable in most fantasy formats. RHP Eduardo Paredes has been recalled to take his place, but he will pitch in low-leverage situations and is not ownable in fantasy.
Huston Street Returns Thursday, Unlikely to Close Right Away
As expected, Angels' reliever Huston Street has been activated from the disabled list. The Angels optioned Mike Morin to make room. If Street pitches well, he could work his way into the mix for ninth inning duties. For now, expect that Cam Bedrosian will close games out while Bud Norris is on the shelf with knee soreness. Street has not pitched in an MLB game in 11 months, and his 6.45 ERA and 1.93 WHIP from a year ago make him a very risky add. Deep mixed and AL-only leagues can afford to take a flyer on him, but he should be left alone otherwise.
Updating an earlier report, Huston Street is indeed with the Angels in New York, but he is not expected to be activated from the disabled list until tomorrow. A corresponding move has not been announced, although Mike Morin seems likely to be sent back down to Triple-A. Street's role with the team is undefined as of yet, with Cam Bedrosian back and healthy it seems likely that Street will occupy a seventh or eighth inning role, severely limiting his fantasy value. Should Street take over as the closer in Los Angeles he would make a very low-end closing option, based on his 6.45 ERA and 1.93 WHIP from 2016. Fantasy owners in deep mixed and AL-only formats can take a chance on adding Street, but he should left alone in standard formats.
