The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to terms on a two-contract with relief pitcher Aaron Loup, the team announced on Monday.
OFFICIAL: The #Angels have agreed to terms with LHP Aaron Loup on a two-year contract.
Welcome to the team! pic.twitter.com/pJ6uTuKm1f— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) November 22, 2021
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the total value of the contract is $17 million for two years ($8.5 million average annual value).
Pitching for the New York Mets in 2021, Loup went 6-0 with a 0.95 ERA through 56.2 innings pitched.
Loup began his career with the Toronto Blue Jays after being selected in the ninth round of the 2009 MLB Draft. The left-handed pitcher spent seven seasons with the Blue Jays, which included post-season appearances in 2015 and 2016.