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Jared Walsh, Angels Avoid ArbitrationThe Los Angeles Angels and first baseman Jared Walsh (shoulder) avoided salary arbitration after inking a one-year, $2.65 million deal. Walsh was sidelined for the last month of the season after undergoing a thoracic outlet surgery. He is expected to be ready for the 2023 season and shouldn't miss any time. Across 454 plate appearances, the 29-year-old posted a .215/.269/.374 slash line with 44 RBI and 15 HRs. His .642 OPS was nothing close to what he displayed in the two previous years, but his health certainly impeded his success. If the first baseman can stay healthy in 2023, the Angels are hoping that Walsh can tap into his raw power that was on display in 2021 when he hit 29 homers.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 15, 2023, 4:25:08 AM- LAA
Angels, Taylor Ward Avoid Salary ArbitrationThe Los Angeles Angels and outfielder Taylor Ward avoided salary arbitration on Friday by coming to an agreement on a one-year, $2.75 million deal. Ward had a .281/.360/.473 slash line with career-highs in OPS (.833), home runs (23), RBI (65), runs scored (73), stolen bases (five) and games played (135) for the Halos in 2022 in his fifth major-league season. The 29-year-old didn't hit quite as well after returning from several different injuries during the year, but he was one of a few bright spots for the Angels. With better health in 2023, Ward could be a fantasy steal.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 13, 2023, 11:17:00 PM - LAA
Angels Sign Brett PhillipsThe Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent outfielder Brett Phillips to a one-year, $1.2 million deal on Monday. The addition of Phillips is another supplementary move conducted by the Angels in order to bolster their outfield. The 28-year-old was on display for the Rays and Orioles in 2022 and spent time with the O's Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk. He slashed .144/.217/.249 in the big leagues and displayed an improved .277/.432/.641 across 65 at-bats with the Tides. His bat is certainly a liability, but an eye-popping 41 defensive runs saved since going pro in 2017 is the glaring attribute on his profile. Phillips is slated to contribute as a platooning outfielder for the Angels, but do not expect anything significant fantasy-wise.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 10, 2023, 12:43:57 AM - LAA
Jake Lamb Signs Minor-League Deal With AngelsFree-agent third baseman Jake Lamb has reportedly signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Wednesday morning. Lamb spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners during the 2022 campaign, hitting .216 with a 3.15 on-base percentage and three home runs in 111 plate appearances. Capable of playing first base, third base, left field and right field, the 32-year-old will provide the Angels with some additional depth around the diamond heading into next season.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 21, 2022, 7:55:27 PM - LAA
Angels, Brandon Drury Reach Two-Year DealThe Los Angeles Angels and free-agent second/third baseman Brandon Drury agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract Tuesday, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The 30-year-old had a breakout 2022 season with the Reds and Padres, slashing .263/.320/.492 with 28 home runs and 87 RBI, although he did taper off after joining the Padres. He particularly hit well against left-handed pitching, batting .299 with 12 home runs in 155 plate appearances. Drury's role in a bolstered Angels infield remains to be seen, but he could be at least a useful later-round fantasy pick as long as he can continue to hit for power.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 21, 2022, 5:06:06 AM - LAA
Carlos Estevez Agrees With AngelsThe Los Angeles Angels agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with free-agent right-hander Carlos Estevez on Monday. The 29-year-old reliever has only struck out 23.6 percent of the batters he's faced in six major-league seasons with the Colorado Rockies, making him a low-upside fantasy reliever. Estevez had a career-low 3.47 ERA (4.08 FIP), a 1.17 WHIP, two saves and 54 strikeouts in 57 innings over 62 relief appearances for the Rockies last season. He could be an option to close out games in Anaheim, but for an Angels team that isn't expected to be a contender in 2023, Estevez will merely be a speculative saves target in the latter stages of deep-league drafts.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 4:18:44 AM - LAA
Angels Sign Chris Devenski To Minor-League DealThe Los Angeles Angels and free-agent relief pitcher Chris Devenski agreed to a one-year, minor-league deal Monday, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, so Devenski will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the bullpen. The 32-year-old had a solid first few seasons of his career with the Astros, but pitched just 14 2/3 innings in 2022 with the Diamondbacks and Phillies, struggling with an 8.59 ERA. He has a long way to go before gaining any fantasy consideration.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 29, 2022, 5:30:54 AM - LAA
Angels Re-Sign Chad WallachThe Los Angeles Angels re-signed catcher Chad Wallach to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Wallach entered free agency when he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake, but he will return to the Angels organization next year. The 31-year-old backstop played in just 12 games for the Halos in 2022, going 5-for-35 (.143) with a homer, four RBI and three runs scored. In six big-league seasons with the Angels, Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins, Wallach has hit just .198/.265/.296 with four home runs, 24 RBI and 17 runs scored in 271 plate appearances over 90 games played. He'll be looking to win a spot on the major-league roster out of spring training in 2023.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 23, 2022, 11:38:30 PM - LAA
Brewers Acquire Janson Junk In Hunter Renfroe TradeThe Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitcher Janson Junk, along with fellow hurlers Elvis Peguero and Adam Seminaris, on Tuesday night in a trade that sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe to the Los Angeles Angels. Junk made three appearances for the Angels last season, two of which were starts. He pitched to a 6.48 ERA and a 3.11 FIP in 8.1 innings. The 26-year-old will give the Brewers some additional pitching depth in 2023, whether it be in the rotation or in the bullpen. Milwaukee's current rotation options include Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta, Adrian Houser, Eric Lauer, and Aaron Ashby.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 23, 2022, 7:39:20 PM - LAAAngels Trade For Hunter Renfroe Tuesday
The Los Angeles Angeles acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday in exchange for pitchers Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris. The 30-year-old will likely slot into an everyday outfield role with Mike Trout and Taylor Ward while providing power to the Angels' lineup. Renfroe slashed .255/.315/.492 with 29 home runs and 72 RBI in 522 plate appearances with the Brewers in 2022. From a fantasy perspective, this move theoretically puts Renfroe in a worse lineup, but the Angels have shown that they are willing to make improvements this off-season. A clearer picture of Renfroe's potential value will emerge once rosters become more complete.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 23, 2022, 5:10:10 AM