During that season, Detmers posted a woeful 6.70 ERA in 17 starts, prompting his move to the bullpen the following season. He’s still just 26 years old, but Detmers has to take his second chance as a starter and run with it. He’s shown flashes of being a top-half starter, but his inconsistencies have plagued him in his early career. Not only does he need to have a bounce-back campaign this year, but the Angels’ thin starting pitcher depth makes Detmers’ production even more valuable in 2026.
