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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Joey Lucchesi, 32-year-old LHP, has re-signed with the Angels on a minor league contract for the third time in six weeks. He will report to Triple-A Salt Lake. Lucchesi has struggled significantly in his MLB stint this season, posting a 13.50 ERA with a 3.90 WHIP over 3.1 innings across five relief appearances. He was designated for assignment twice and elected free agency. His Triple-A performance has been mixed, with 5 earned runs over 8.1 innings but 11 strikeouts in four outings. He previously had success with San Francisco last season (3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 31:12 K:BB over 38.1 innings).
Strengths
- + Previous success with San Francisco last season (3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP)
- + Recorded 11 strikeouts in 8.1 Triple-A innings
- + Ample major league experience
- + Angels willing to give him another opportunity
Weaknesses
- - Severe struggles in 2026 MLB stint (13.50 ERA, 3.90 WHIP)
- - Designated for assignment twice in six weeks
- - Poor strikeout-to-walk ratio in MLB (4:6 K:BB)
- - Age 32 with declining performance trajectory
- - Multiple roster moves indicate instability and lack of confidence
- - Triple-A ERA of 5.40 (5 ER in 8.1 IP) shows continued struggles
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Joey Lucchesi is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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