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Feb 27, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Players opting out of minor league deals who could help the Angels in 2026.

Feb 27, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Players opting out of minor league deals who could help the Angels in 2026.

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Jul 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kirby Yates (38) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Angels have plenty of young talent from around the globe.

Feb 16, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) runs through drills during spring training camp. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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Mar 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Angels, Trades, Alek Manoah, Lucas Giolito,

Sep 27, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) slides into home plate against Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

There's more clarity on the Angels roster.

Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The oft injured reliever is injured once again.

Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Joel Hurtado (72) pitches in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Spring Training is the time to try new things and several are already working.

Mar 13, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Christian Moore (4) makes the play against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The 2024 first round pick was optioned to minor league camp today.

Mar 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Nelson Rada against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How can the next wave of Angels talent arrive in Anaheim?

Feb 16, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) runs through drills during spring training camp. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

No World Baseball Classic team had a better group stage than Team Italy. But no Major League franchise's prospects stood out as much as the Angels. Whether it w

Mar 7, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy starting pitcher Sam Aldegheri (12) delivers a pitch during the second inning against Brazil at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Aldegheri wisely sought out counsel from the Professor.

Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Youth will be served in Anaheim this season.

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels infielder Oswald Peraza poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Peraza is looking like the player he was supposed to be.

Nov 8, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian answers questions to the media during the MLB GM Meetings at The Conrad Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The Angels are in a rebuild, whether they admit it or not.

Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The dream of Manoah returning to All Star form is fading quickly.

Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

How free agency, options, and injuries will impact the unit on Opening Day.

Feb 11, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Sam Bachman during pitchers and catchers workouts at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Perry Minasian's first ever draft pick is healthy and pitching well in the Cactus League.

Sep 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) pitches against the Athletics during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Arte Moreno said payroll could increase with a TV deal and there is talent the Angels need.

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher George Klassen poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Angels, Prediction, Opening Day, George Klassen

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Samy Natera Jr. poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Angels prospects are showing up big on the big stage.

Sep 10, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Angels, Mike Trout, Zach Neto, Jorge Soler

Mar 16, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno (right) and outfielder Mike Trout against the Cleveland Indians during a Spring Training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

For once, the injury news in camp is trending the right direction.

Feb 23, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson (32) throws in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

The Angels had some standout performances in the Cactus League this week.