
Detmers could have gone straight to the Angels? It’s not that simple
It appears that there were discussions of plans to fast-track Detmers from the Trash Pandas to the main roster of the Angels, skipping Triple-A altogether. However, COVID-19 protocols within MLB and MiLB currently does not allow for this action, which involves a more stringent process. In the instance of Detmers and Rodriguez, they will have to quarantine in Salt Lake City (or playing in a “bubble”) for an extended period, the average being between 30 and 45 days, based on other call-ups this season. This process is a requirement before making a further jump to the big leagues. Unfortunately, this creates for a tough hill to climb for the Angels, who may desperately need Detmers’ arm in upcoming games. Before he can advance to the Angels roster, he will have to self-quarantine for five days following the completion of a PCR test. This process is slightly revised for a player who has received the COVID vaccine. With the decision to instead promote Detmers to Salt Lake, Bell noted, “They felt that they probably just [needed to] give him another challenge.”Bell praises Detmers’ efforts in the Rocket City
Later in the interview, Bell’s tone and demeanor switched to praise and appreciation. “[He] handled himself extremely well,” Bell notes. “He was a great representative, of not just the Angels, but also the Trash Pandas,” stated Bell. “He was a good citizen here, and I’m excited for him to be able to take that next step.” The Trash Pandas skipper would also extend some praise for the University of Louisville. “Again, I could not give enough credit to the Louisville coaches,” Bell said. “I think they prepared him well for professional baseball.” Bell also noted the difficulties of not having a MiLB season in 2020. “I didn’t get to see him [in action] last year,” Bell adds. “But I got to see him this year.” “From Spring Training to the end of the ‘bubble’, for him to come over, he really bought into what we were selling,” Bell continued. “[He] stepped up.” A representative for the Bees made a response to the call-up. “Fans in Salt Lake are excited to be able to watch Reid as he takes the next step in his professional baseball career,” stated Kraig Williams, communications director for the Bees, in an email response. “[We] hope one day he’ll join players like David Ortiz, Torii Hunter, Jered Weaver, and Mike Trout as great MLB players that came through Salt Lake on their way to stardom,” Williams added.Detmers makes Triple-A debut in Salt Lake City

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