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- Updated: December 2, 2016
The Angels on Thursday acquired pitcher Brooks Pounders in a trade with the Royals in exchange for right-hander Jared Ruxer, the club announced.
Pounders made his Major League debut on July 5 with the Royals. The 26-year-old right-hander allowed 13 earned runs through 13 relief appearances (12 2/3 innings).
Pounders earned Triple-A Omaha’s Pitcher of the Year honors in 2016, going 5-3 with a …