Angels Notes: Halos Sign Infielder, Release Former First Rounder, Finalize Roster With Multiple Surprises

Jun 4, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3), right fielder Jo Adell (7), and center fielder Mickey Moniak (16) celebrate after the final out of ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels had an incredibly busy day full of roster additions and subtractions on Tuesday.

The Halos signed a veteran infielder to take the place of a newly-released outfielder in a shocking move. The new contract guaranteed him a spot in the majors on the Opening Day roster.

The released center fielder in question is a former No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft who was expected to platoon in center with fellow former first-round pick Jo Adell. With Mike Trout preparing to spend a majority of time in right field, this move puzzled fans and pundits alike.

Finally, the Angels made a handful of roster moves to send a top prospect up to the majors, give a veteran infielder a chance to reinvent himself in Anaheim, and see a recent draft pick completely forego the minor league track and earn a spot in the majors. The last Angels prospect to make it to the majors out of the draft was Jim Abbott in 1989.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Angels Sign Veteran Infielder to Take Mickey Moniak's Spot on Opening Day Roster

Angels Shockingly Release Former First-Round Pick Outfielder: Making Sense of the Move

Angels Make Massive Roster Move, Announce Top Prospect Will Make Opening Day Roster

Angels Make Shocking Opening Day Roster Decision With Pitcher Who's Never Played in Minor leagues

Angels Remove Locker of 2 Pitchers From Clubhouse, Seemingly Making Decision for Final Bullpen Spot

Veteran Infielder Surprisingly Has Locker in Angels Clubhouse Just 2 Days Before Regular Season

Former Angels Utility Man Released by MLB's Worst Team

Angels Shockingly Releasing Outfielder Mickey Moniak Just Days Before Opening Day

Angels Tweets of the Day:

Ryan Johnson has made the Angels Opening Day roster without throwing a single pitch in the minor leagues, per multiple reports 🤯

Johnson, 22-years old, was drafted 74th overall in last year’s draft pic.twitter.com/oAzL2RzxnB

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 25, 2025

Mookie and Trout are all smiles ahead of the Angels and Dodgers’ final Spring Training contest #FreewaySeries pic.twitter.com/it6M6c6Y5f

— Jacob Gurvis (@jacobgurvis) March 25, 2025

OFFICIAL: The Angels have agreed to a one-year contract with INF Nicky Lopez. pic.twitter.com/CnPp8sb1aJ

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) March 25, 2025

tasty treats at the Big A in 2025 🍴 pic.twitter.com/519D3lc9nk

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) March 25, 2025

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