Angels Notes: Star Pitcher to Miss Beginning of Season, Anthony Rendon Could Be Backup

Valentina Martinez | Feb 3, 2025

Aug 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) throws to first base to force out Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Will Wagner (not shown) in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to find more success in 2025. While the Halos have added several free agents this winter, one Angels pitcher won't be available for the start of the season.

Reliever Robert Stephenson is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and his timeline to return remains uncertain. Stephenson's absence should propel the Halos to sign another reliever ahead of Opening Day.

Angels star third baseman Anthony Rendon could be used as a backup first baseman to Nolan Schanuel. At this point in the offseason, it seems less likely the Angels will part ways with Rendon.

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