He was slated to start his first Cactus League game since 2016, and the matchup was significant to him. He had not been on the mound for the Angels in more than 18 months because elbow ligament replacement surgery cut short a promising first full campaign as a starter in the major leagues. In February 2018, he was finally healthy enough to begin laying a new path for himself.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 21, 2019 00:56 UTC