Andrew Chafin, a left-handed relief pitcher now in his 12th MLB season, offered a quick jab upon learning of a trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Texas Rangers last July. "At least it's not California," Chafin said before leaving Detroit's clubhouse en route for Arlington. Chafin might regret that remark one year later.

After picking up two middle relievers on Wednesday — 39-year-old Luis Garcia and 35-year-old Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals — all the Angels did Thursday was add Oswald Peraza from the New York Yankees.