JOSE ALVAREZ FOR LUIS GARCIA
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Luis Garcia.
What does it give the Philadelphia Phillies
In Alvarez, the Phillies land a quality left-hander out of the bullpen. The 29-year-old Venezuelan can be effective against both left-handed and right-handed hitters, so he will not necessarily be limited to the role of situational lefty in 2019.
What does it give the Los Angeles Angels
Garcia is a little older than Alvarez (31) and is coming off a rough 2018 campaign (46 IP, 6.07 ERA). That said, he is more talented than Alvarez and can strike a lot of batters out. Therefore, he may help the Angels in '19.
Fantasy impact
Neither reliever involved in this transaction is an automatic fantasy pickup going into next season, but a wait-and-see approach should be taken with both Alvarez and Garcia as they settle into their bullpen roles on their new clubs.
