Los Angeles Angels
AL West
Anthony Rendon is undergoing hip surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rendon reportedly had a setback in his rehab over the past few weeks. It is unclear if he will play for the Angels again.
Category: Injury Updates
Robert Stephenson threw off the mound on Wednesday for the first time since his surgery. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stephenson underwent Tommy John surgery in April of last season. He is targeting a return by early July or the All-Star break.
Category: Injury Updates
Wed, Feb 12th 11:22am EST
By Brenton Kemp
Angels shortstop Zach Neto said he is unsure if he will be ready for Opening Day following shoulder surgery. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Neto said he recently got good news from doctors and has begun hitting off of a tee. However, he has not yet been cleared to begin throwing, and is unclear if he will be ready in time for Opening Day.
Category: Injury Updates
The Angels designated Kelvin Caceres for assignment. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Angels needed to make room on the 40-man roster after claiming Michael Peterson off waivers. Caceres will head to the waiver wire.
Category: Transactions
Tim Anderson is expected to compete to open the season as the Angels starting shortstop. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: With Zach Neto (shoulder) not expected to be ready for Opening Day, Anderson will compete with Kevin Newman, Scott Kingery, and Luis Rengifo to open the season at shortstop for the Angels. Anderson is currently on a minor league deal and will have to show his bat has improved after a disappointing 2024 season.
Category: Injury Updates
The Angels third baseman heading into the season is expected to be Yoan Moncada. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moncada recently signed a one-year contract with the Angels. It was previously reported that Anthony Rendon could open the season as the team's backup first baseman.
The Angels signed Yolmer Sanchez to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Sanchez last appeared in the majors in the 2022 season. He'll compete for a depth spot in the infield for the Angels.
Category: Transactions
The Angels signed Sam Ryan to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: Ryan previously spent time in the Blue Jays organization. He'll add pitching depth in the Angels organization.
Category: Transactions
Mickey Moniak won his arbitration case against the Angels and will make $2 million in 2025.
Fantasy Impact: The Angels had been offering Moniak $1.5 million. He will hold a depth role in the outfield for the Angels.
Category: Transactions
Reid Detmers is expected to be in a competition for the final spot in the Angels starting rotation. (Source: Sam Blum)
Fantasy Impact: Detmers is expected to compete with Chase Silseth and Jack Kochanowicz in spring training. Kyle Hendricks, Tyler Anderson, Yusei Kikuchi, and Jose Soriano are expected to take up the other four spots in the starting rotation. This will be a competition to monitor over the next month.
Thu, Jan 9th 12:22pm EST
By Ari Koslow
The Angels and Brock Burke avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million contract.
Fantasy Impact: Burke was claimed off waivers by the Angels back in August. He'll hold a middle innings role in the Angels bullpen.
Category: Transactions
The Angels signed Sebastian Rivero to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Rivero last appeared in the majors with the Royals during the 2021-22 season. He'll add catching depth for the Angels organization.
Category: Transactions
The Angels designated Davis Daniel for assignment.
Fantasy Impact: Daniel was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the acquisition of Chuckie Robinson. He'll hit the waiver wire as a result.
Category: Transactions
The White Sox traded Chuckie Robinson to the Angels in exchange for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact: Robinson struggled in a short stint with the White Sox last season. He'll add depth behind the plate with the Angels organization.
Category: Transactions
The Angels signed Yusei Kikuchi earlier this week to a three-year, $63 million contract. (Source: Los Angeles Angels on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kikuchi remains in the AL West after he was acquired by the Astros at the trade deadline last season. He should open the season as one of the top starters in the Angels rotation.
Category: Transactions
The Angels and Jose Suarez have agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Suarez posted a 6.02 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP in 22 games last season. With the Angels in a rebuild, the 26-year-old will likely remain on the roster in a relief role for the 2025 season.
Category: Transactions
The Angels have non-tendered Patrick Sandoval. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sandoval will not pitch in 2025 after having internal brace surgery in June. His options in free agency may be for a team that believes he will be ready for the 2026 season.
Category: Transactions
The Angels have non-tendered Bryce Teodosio. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Teodosio saw limited playing time with the Angels in 2024. The 25-year-old will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal heading into 2025.
Category: Transactions
The Cubs have acquired Matt Thaiss from the Angels for cash considerations. (Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Thaiss was recently designated for assignment by the Angels. He will likely compete with Miguel Amaya in spring training.
Category: Transactions
Griffin Canning has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for Jorge Soler. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: After spending six years with the Angels, the 28-year-old righty gets a fresh start in Atlanta. Canning looks poised to replace free agent Max Fried in the Braves rotation.
Category: Transactions