Angels acquire reliever Kyle Keller from Marlins for catcher Jose Estrada

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Monday, January 6, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angelsacquired right-handed reliever Kyle Keller from the Miami Marlinsfor minor league catcher Jose Estrada on Monday.

The 26-year-old Keller made his major league debut last Aug. 4 and pitched in 10 games for the Marlins, posting a 3.38 ERA with 11 strikeouts. He excelled with Triple-A New Orleans, holding opponents to a .217 batting average with a rate of 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings, 10th-best in the Pacific Coast League.

The Angels signed the 19-year-old Estrada as an international free agent one year ago. He played in the Dominican Summer League.

The Angels also designated reliever Jake Jewell for assignment. The right-hander has a 6.99 ERA in 21 appearances with the Angels over the past two seasons.