The 33-year-old right-hander was released by the Angels in late July after he passed through waivers unclaimed. After exploring the free agent market for a couple of weeks though, Cimber decided that his best opportunity was to remain with the Angels, even on a minor league pact. He’ll report to Triple-A Salt Lake until another opportunity opens in the Halos’ bullpen.

Cimber has been officially cut loose by Los Angeles after no team was willing to pick up the remaining portion of his $1.65 million salary. The 33-year-old right-hander posted a calamitous 7.03 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 19/14 K/BB ratio across 24 1/3 innings (28 appearances) this season in his Angels debut.

Cimber had been on the IL since June 15 with shoulder inflammation, so he won’t get a chance to see if he can bounce back from a start that saw him post a 7.03 ERA in 28 appearances, at least not with the Angels.