New Delhi, July 31 -- The Los Angeles Angels have made a strategic move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals. In exchange, the Nationals received left-hander Jake Eder and minor league first baseman Sam Brown.

At 35, Andrew Chafin adds seasoned expertise to the Los Angeles Angels' team. The left-hander, who joined the Nationals in May after opting out of a minor league deal with the Tigers, has posted a 2.70 ERA over 20 innings this season.

However, his 20.5% strikeout rate and 13.6% walk rate are underwhelming, and his 42.1% ground ball rate is league-average. Chafin's career stats are more compelling, with a 3.39 ERA across 528 1/3 innings and a 25.7% ...