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The Los Angeles Angels moved trade deadline acquisition Andrew Chafin onto the 15-day injured list with left triceps inflammation ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Angels designate Niko Kavadas for assignment in series of moves

The Angels announced a series of moves prior to their game at T-Mobile Park this evening. The club has designated infielder Niko Kavadas for assignment and transferred reliever Reid Detmers to the 60-day IL, allowing them to select the contracts of catcher Chad Wallach and reliever Connor Brogdon.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 30

Trade Addition Continues to Struggle With Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels had a confusing deadline. They announced themselves as buyers July 30 with a move for relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin while they were just four games out of a Wild Card spot and three games under .500.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 3

New Angels Pitcher Addresses Viral Past Quote About Not Wanting to Play in California

When the Detroit Tigers traded veteran reliever Andrew Chafin to the Texas Rangers at last season’s trade deadline, he was grateful he would be staying out of California.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 2

Angels Reversed Course on Trade Deadline Selling After Winning One Game, Says Insider

One big question ahead of the trade deadline was whether the Los Angeles Angels would be major buyers or sellers. The Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals and infielder Oswald Peraza from the New York Yankees.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 1

Angels Make Roster Move Following Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Angels optioned relief pitcher Sam Bachman to make room for new arrival Andrew Chafin, per Jeff Fletcher. Fletcher also reports the Angels also expect Oswald Peraza's arrival, but have not made a move yet.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 30

Milwaukee Brewers: Should Front Office Take Ex-Brew Crew Pitcher’s Trade to Angels as Prompt to Add Bullpen Help?

Two deadlines ago, the Milwaukee Brewers traded for lefty reliever Andrew Chafin, then a member of the Diamondbacks. It didn’t work out, as Chafin posted a 5.82 ERA post-trade.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 30

Did Nationals Get Enough Back for Sending Two Relievers to Angels?

The Washington Nationals have had a pretty brutal 2025 campaign all-around, and despite having young talents to build around in the coming years, they still are not quite competitive yet.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Reports: Angels acquire Ps Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nats

The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals, multiple media outlets reported.

MLB News / Angels Nation / July 30

Angels Reportedly Acquiring Luis Garcis & Andrew Chafin From Nationals

The Los Angeles Angels are in a tricky, yet all too familiar, position of deciding if they are going to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. The Halos are better than expected, only four games out of the American League Wild Card race, but still below .500 on the year.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / June 14

Nationals place LHP Andrew Chafin (hamstring) on 15-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 12

Recently Signed Nationals Reliever Showing Positive Changes to His Pitch Repertoire

The Washington Nationals have been a somewhat hit or miss team in 2025, and many of the "miss" events have been due to the lack of bullpen success. Closing

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Nationals sign journeyman reliever to major league deal

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MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Former Diamondbacks Closer Signs with the Detroit Tigers

Andrew Chafin is a well-known figure in Arizona Diamondbacks history. The former D-backs closer and MLB veteran spent parts of 8 seasons with the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Tigers reunite with veteran reliever Andrew Chafin

According to the Tigers, they're bringing Chafin back on a minor league contract and are inviting him to spring training.

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MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / February 3

If the Cubs are Adding to the Bullpen, Why Not Andrew Chafin?

As the Chicago Cubs head for a boiling point in their offseason plans, the team is circling the wagons on one more addition to its bullpen. David Robertson represents a good option that the team has been in contact with.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 7

Yankees Have Reportedly Spoken With Lefty Reliever Andrew Chafin

The New York Yankees have beefed up their bullpen this offseason, but they are still in need of another left-handed relief arm. There are a few different routes the Yankees can go to bring in a southpaw for their 'pen with the best options being the high-priced Tanner Scott, familiar face Tim Hill and veteran Andrew Chafin.