Victor Mederos to stick as Angels’ No. 5 starter

Victor Mederos to stick as Angels’ No. 5 starter

ANAHEIM — The Angels came to Victor Mederos this spring with a radical suggestion. They wanted to change his arm angle, which would also lead to significant changes in the types of pitches he could throw and the way he threw them. “It’s a huge change,” Mederos recalled being told. “Your whole arsenal is going to change.” Mederos said he did not hesitate. “I’m here for it,” Mederos answered, describing the spring training conversation a day after…

Angels Notes: Anderson, Mederos, Campero, Stephenson

Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson has had a shaky season, and the 35-year-old southpaw tells Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register that he’s been playing through a back injury throughout the year. Anderson’s most recent start was pushed from Tuesday back to Saturday in order to afford him some extra rest. Anderson described the discomfort as “on and off” but generally something he’s been able to pitch through. However, he acknowledged that…