Angels' Huston Street: Will face competition for closer role

Street (knee) is expected to compete with Cam Bedrosian and Andrew Bailey for the closer role in spring training, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Street is set to make $9 million in 2017, but manager Mike Scioscia implied that the high price tag will not lock Street into closing duties. The 33-year-old right-hander battled an oblique injury during the first half and ultimately underwent season-ending knee surgery in August, making just 26 appearances for the Angels. He struggled to a 6.45 ERA when on the mound and both Bedrosian and Bailey fared well when given an opportunity in the ninth inning. It could be a tight race throughout the spring.