Meyer sets sights on better health, mechanics

ANAHEIM — As Alex Meyer’s first extended stay in the Majors ended during the Angels’ 8-6 win over the A’s on Wednesday, the right-hander has two priorities entering the offseason: get healthy and clean up his mechanics.

Meyer lasted four innings and struck out five while allowing two earned runs Wednesday. While he has yet to last six innings in the Majors, the Angels have still been encouraged by the stuff of one of their Trade Deadline acquisitions for the future.

Now, Meyer will head into an offseason where he will stay away from throwing for a few months to let his shoulder heal.

“Getting my shoulder healthy, making sure it’s ready for a full season workload. If I can do that, I’m confident in myself that I can compete,” Meyer said. “This was huge for me, being up here and able to get this repetition and compete at a Major League level. The mental factor has always been a huge thing.”

Meyer’s recent …

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