Angels acquire hard-throwing reliever Felix Pena from Cubs

Oct 10, 2017 - 11:44 AM ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-handed reliever Felix Pena from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. The Angels announced the deal Monday for Pena, who was designated for assignment by Chicago last week. Los Angeles also designated left-hander Jason Gurka for assignment. Pena had a 4.98 ERA in 36 appearances with the Cubs over the past two seasons. The Dominican prospect showed talent and a 98-mph fastball, but gave up eight homers this season. Angels general manager Billy Eppler has demonstrated a knack for discovering capable pitchers on other teams' scrap heaps. He added relievers Blake Parker, Yusmeiro Petit, David Hernandez and Bud Norris and starter Parker Bridwell at minimal expense in the last year alone. ___ More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball