Angels Notes: Massive Roster Shuffle, Recently-Acquired Pitcher Already Cut, Paul Skenes to Halos?

The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, Wednesday as they dropped to 11-12 on the year.

Ahead of the contest, the Halos made a flurry of roster moves that shook up the lineup, including the promotion of a Triple-A signing made just days before Opening Day. A struggling pitcher was optioned to Triple-A and a recently-acquired pitcher was designated for assignment among the many moves as their 2025 seasons have been less than ideal so far.

Additionally, a recently-released infielder found a new home after he opted for free agency after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. The veteran moves to a new team in the National League, but a familiar city by his standards.

Finally, Paul Skenes spoke on growing up an Angels fan and his experience attending games during his Fullerton, CA upbringing. With no contract extension talks from Pittsburgh, a free agent departure to his childhood team doesn't seem like the most far-fetched idea.

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

Angels Make Roster Move, Massively Shake Up Lineup Ahead of Wednesday’s Game

Recently-Released Angels Infielder Signs MLB Deal With NL Powerhouse

Paul Skenes Grew Up Massive Angels Fans; Could Halos Pursue Him in Future?

Angels Have Used Simple Method to Get So Close This Season

Owner Arte Moreno Speaks on Prices to Attend Angels Game

Angels Tweets of the Day:

From @fangraphs on RHP Ryan Zeferjahn:

“If he’s the closer in Anaheim by year’s end, I would hardly be surprised.”

“This is one of the top relievers in baseball”

Zef’s premium stuff has him looking to surpass Joyce as closer of the future. #repthehalo pic.twitter.com/iyF0AYR0RM
— SundayHalos (@SundayHalos) April 22, 2025

“All we can do is keep working. One day we’re gonna walk out there in the near future and find ourselves.”

Ron Washington on the Angels struggles at the plate #RepTheHalo @SportingTrib pic.twitter.com/XbAgPsFjPm
— Brandon Deutsch (@brandonsdeutsch) April 24, 2025

Halos at home 🏠

📺: @FanDuelSN_West
📻: @AngelsRadioKLAA | AM830 App & KWKW 1330 [Spanish] #RepTheHalo x @FBMSupply pic.twitter.com/B3meVa8Amm
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 23, 2025

FINAL: Pirates 3, Angels 0 pic.twitter.com/wspYrEbWGA
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 24, 2025

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