Barria is in the mix for an early season starting role if Julio Teheran (undisclosed) is unable to pitch at the start of the campaign, Taylor Blake Ward of Locked on Angels reports.
Teheran was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, and his return to baseball activities remains uncertain. In addition, potential starter Patrick Sandoval has yet to report to camp, creating another possible opening in what is expected to be a six-man rotation. Barria struggled in 19 appearances (13 starts) with the Angels last season, compiling a 6.42 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 82.2 innings.