The Detroit Tigers have claimed left-hander Kolton Ingram off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Infielder Nick Maton has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Ingram got into five games with the Angels in 2023 but struggled to an 8.44 ERA in that time, surrendering a pair of homers while walking five in 5 1/3 innings of work. However, Ingram has posted big-time strikeout rates in a minor-league career that began in 2019, interestingly with the Tigers after the club drafted him in the 37th round in the 2019 MLB Draft. He also posted a 2.63 ERA in 23 outings at Double-A and a 3.21 ERA in 22 games at the Triple-A level a season ago. Maton limped to a .173 average with eight home runs, one stolen base, and a .593 OPS with the Tigers in 2023.
The Los Angeles Angels designated reliever Kolton Ingram for assignment on Monday to make room for outfielder Aaron Hicks on the 40-man roster. Ingram, a 27-year-old left-hander, made his major-league debut in 2023 for the Angels and allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits (two homers allowed) while walking five and striking out seven in only 5 1/3 relief innings pitched. On the farm between Double-A Rocket City and Triple-A Salt Lake before his first big-league call-up, he faired better with a 2.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 34 walks and 77 strikeouts in 61 innings over 45 appearances out of the bullpen. If Ingram isn't picked up by another team on waivers, he could return to the Halos as left-handed relief depth with spring training right around the corner.
