Angels Draft Moore and Sign Jones

The Angels acquired both needed relief pitching and left-handed-hitting outfield insurance.

Donnie Moore, who led the Atlanta Braves with 16 saves in 19 save opportunities, was drafted by the Angels as compensation for the loss of Type A free agent Fred Lynn.

In addition, Ruppert Jones, who batted .284 with 37 runs batted in while playing 79 games with Detroit, was signed by the Angels as a free agent. He agreed to a one-year contract, giving the Angels an option on a second year.

Moore, who will be 31 on Feb. 13, could be a pivotal acquisition since the loss of free agent Don Aase left the Angels with the inconsistent Doug Corbett and Luis Sanchez as the primary bullpen stoppers.

Jones, 29, was selected by the Angels in Monday’s supplementary draft for free agents who had not signed after last November’s re-entry draft. Jones was initially drafted by five teams but said the offers he had received were not satisfactory.

Jones has a .257 average after parts of nine seasons with Kansas City, Seattle, the New York Yankees, San Diego and Detroit, for whom he played an important role in the second half of last season, platooning with Larry Herndon in left field.