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ANAHEIM -- It’s a new year for the Angels, who still have plenty to accomplish before heading to Spring Training next month.

They made several additions to the club early in the offseason to improve their overall depth, but the one area the Angels haven’t addressed just yet is their bullpen. Angels relievers fared well in the second half, posting a 3.24 ERA that ranked as the sixth-best mark in the Majors. But general manager Perry Minasian has indicated he’d like to add to the bullpen and find veteran help for young flamethrowing closer Ben Joyce.

With that in mind, here’s a look at 10 of the club’s internal relief options for 2025:

RHP Ben Joyce
Joyce experienced a breakout rookie season after adding a sinker to his arsenal, as he posted a 2.08 ERA in 34 2/3 innings, including a 0.83 ERA over his final 32 2/3 innings of the season. His four-seam fastball averaged 102.1 mph, including reaching as high as 105.5 mph, which is the fastest pitch tracked on a strikeout. The Angels are comfortable with him as their closer, but they would like to add a veteran to ease the burden on Joyce, who still needs to prove he can stay healthy for a full season.

RHP Robert Stephenson
Stephenson was the club’s biggest signing last offseason, inking a three-year deal worth $33 million. But he underwent Tommy John surgery in late April and missed the 2024 season. Stephenson, though, is expected to return at some point early in the season and should be a key contributor. He had a 3.10 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings with the Pirates and the Rays in 2023.

LHP Brock Burke
The Angels claimed Burke on waivers in mid-August, and he went on to record a 3.54 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings. He pitched well enough to put himself firmly in the mix this season after having his best season with the Rangers in 2022, when he had a 1.97 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings.

RHP Ryan Zeferjahn
Zeferjahn was acquired in the trade that sent Luis Garcia to the Red Sox at the Trade Deadline, pitching well in his first taste of the Majors. He had a 2.12 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 17 innings and showed off a fastball that averaged 97.3 mph. He leaned heavily on his cutter and mixed in a sweeper to keep hitters off-balance.

LHP José Quijada
Quijada returned in July after undergoing Tommy John surgery and was solid in his return from the operation, posting a 3.26 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings. He did walk 17 batters, but the Angels are hopeful his command will improve in his second season after the surgery.

LHP José Suarez
The Angels tendered Suarez a contract despite his 6.02 ERA last year, as he still has quality stuff from the left side and looked better down the stretch. He’ll come to camp stretched out to start, though he is a top candidate to be the club’s long reliever yet again.

RHP Hans Crouse
Crouse, a former top prospect, was signed to a Minor League deal last February, but he exceeded expectations with a 2.84 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings. He’s not a hard thrower, with a fastball that averaged 92.6 mph, but he uses his sinker/slider combination to get quick outs.

LHP Garrett McDaniels
McDaniels (the Angels' No. 29 prospect) was the club’s 2024 Rule 5 Draft selection from the Dodgers and will compete for a spot in the bullpen this spring. He had a 3.19 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 73 1/3 innings across three levels last year and is worth a look. He has to stay on the roster all season if he makes the club or be offered back to the Dodgers.

RHP Sam Bachman
Bachman, the club’s first-round pick in 2021, has had trouble staying healthy, but he will head to Spring Training stretched out to start. But given his lack of innings in recent seasons, he could be eased into the season as a reliever. He did well in that role in 2023, with a 3.18 ERA in 17 innings.

LHP Jack Dashwood
After a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League, Dashwood was added to the 40-man roster this offseason. He only pitched 10 innings in the Minors in 2024, but he showed impressive stuff and could pitch his way into his first big league action in ’25.