Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (COVID-19) threw a simulated game on Saturday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Detmers has been on the injured list since August 25 after testing positive for COVID-19. Before landing on the IL, he posted a 7.11 ERA with 17 strikeouts over four starts and 19 innings. The simulated game keeps him on track to return to the team on September 25, which is when manager Joe Maddon expects him back. He'll most likely need to be stretched out before returning to the rotation, so it's unclear if he'll start again this season. Even if he does, he can be ignored in most leagues, but as the 24th overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com, he can continue to be stashed in dynasty leagues.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers was placed on the injured list on Wednesday, the team announced on Twitter. There was no injury designation for his placement, which raises questions as to whether it could be illness or COVID-19 related. The rookie pitcher has made four starts with the Angels this year, going 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA, 1.684 WHIP and 18.7 percent strikeout rate over 19 innings. The reality is he's unlikely to have much value in redraft formats in 2021 regardless of how long he's sidelined.

Los Angeles Angels Reid Detmers (1-3) wasn't his sharpest during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians, only pitching 3.2 innings and taking the loss. His pitch count was sitting at 70 before he got the hook. He gave up three runs, struck out four, and walked three. It wasn't what Detmers was hoping for, especially after his six-inning, one-run outing last time out. Over four starts, he has a 7.11 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 17 strikeouts and nine base on balls in 19 innings. Detmers is a good pitcher to stash in dynasty leagues but doesn't have a lot of value in redraft formats. He's a question mark in every start, and fantasy managers should be cautious when looking his way on the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (1-2) had a solid start in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros, picking up the win for the first time in his career. He pitched six innings, allowing just one run, with six strikeouts and one walk. This game was an improvement over his first two starts, where he combined for 11 earned runs in 9.1 IP. He now has a 7.04 ERA with an 18.3 K% and 8.5 BB% in 15.1 innings this year. If Detmers can keep this momentum going for the rest of the season, he can be a streaming option in deeper leagues.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (0-2) had another poor outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-2 loss. He gave up five runs with five strikeouts and two walks seven days after allowing six runs in his first career start. He now has a 10.61 ERA with seven strikeouts, four base on balls, and three home runs allowed. Detmers was having a good minor league season before his promotion, producing a 3.15 ERA with a 43 K% in 60 IP. He is a good player in dynasty formats and should eventually become a solid starter with high strikeout numbers for the Angels. But right now, he has shown no signs of being significant in redraft leagues.

Los Angeles starting pitcher Reid Detmers (0-1) struggled in his major league debut on Sunday, losing to the Oakland Athletics 8-3. Detmers gave up six runs, two walks, and two home runs while pitching 4.1 innings. He picked up just two strikeouts. Detmers has mid-rotation potential with good strikeout numbers and above-average control and has displayed that in his first professional season. The Angels have nothing to lose keeping Detmers in the rotation for the rest of the season, even if he continues to struggle. He can be rostered on fantasy teams looking for a late-season, high upside pick-up, and should be stashed in dynasty leagues.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers will make his Major League debut on Sunday to close out the series against the Athletics. With Shohei Ohtani (thumb) having his start moved because of a sore thumb, the 22-year-old will now get his chance after spending time in the minors. The southpaw owned a 3.50 ERA and a 97/18 K/BB throughout 12 starts (54 innings) for Double-A Rocket City. Fantasy managers looking to fill a void should grab him before it's too late, especially those looking for strikeouts in category formats.