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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2025 season and the Los Angeles Angels would love nothing more than to bring home the son of one of their legends. The New York Mets have now entered the conversation. "In the Mets' perfect world, they'd love to find a deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who, like Juan Soto, is a slugger who makes contact," according to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by ESPN baseball insider Buster Olney.

Quijada, 29, was 2-2 with a 3.26 ERA in 19 1/3 innings over 22 games last year, holding batters to a .190 average. He struck out 24 but walked 17.

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Wallach signed a minor league split contract and received an invitation to major league spring training, per Morosi's post on X (formerly Twitter). Wallach spent the past three seasons in the Angels organization, re-signing with the team during each of the last two offseasons.

Kirby Yates was only with the Los Angeles Angels for one game back in 2017 and it didn't go well. Insiders Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman also reported something similar to Nightengale's reporting. "Free-agent reliever Kirby Yates in serious discussions with Dodgers, source tells The Athletic," Rosenthal wrote.

The Los Angeles Angels appeared to be very serious in their quest to emerge as contenders in 2025. The Angels signed veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on a three-year, $63 million contract. Right-hander Kyle Kendricks signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal, too. The Halos also added veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud, who will help develop Logan O'Hoppe.

May made his Major League debut in 1965 as a 20-year-old, appearing in 30 games and tossing 124 innings, certainly good enough for a card in the 1966 set. All told, he posted a 152-159 career record, with a 3.46 earned run average, 24 shutouts, 12 saves and 1760 strikeouts between 1965 and 1983. His finest year was easily 1980, when he led the American League in E.R.A. with a nice 2.46 mark, WHIP at 1.044 and strikeouts-to-walks with a 3.41 number as a member of the New York Yankees.

He served as the manager in Cleveland for parts of three season from 1977-79.

Although the Los Angeles Angels could technically enter spring training without any more additions to the starting rotation, the team should spend more money to acquire another reliable arm. Free agent Jack Flaherty remains on the market, which is somewhat surprising for a pitcher who produced a 3.17 ERA in the regular season. Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly argues the Halos could sign the homegrown pitcher, but only if owner Arte Moreno is willing to spend big. "Ultimately, this may come down to whether owner Arte Moreno authorizes another relatively large expenditure," Kelly wrote.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom already has thrown off the mound this offseason and said everything felt normal after missing most of his first two seasons with the Texas Rangers because of elbow surgery. The three starts deGrom got to make last September were significant for him.

Roansy Contreras must feel like he's in a nightmare that he can't wake up from. The former Los Angeles Angels right-hander was designated for assignment again Thursday, this time by the Baltimore Orioles. On Oct. 31, 2024, the Texas Rangers claimed Contreras off waivers. The Cincinnati Reds claimed Contreras on Dec. 19, but he was again designated for assignment on Jan. 6, 2025.

Just shy of 10 years ago, the Angels made one of the more impactful trades in team history. On November 12, 2015, Billy Eppler christened his general manager status by sending out Sean Newcomb, fan-favorite Erick Aybar, and Christ Ellis to the Atlanta Braves.

Once a Gold Glove winner with the Los Angeles Angels, catcher Martin Maldonado has found a new home on the West Coast. Maldonado and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to big league spring training, meaning the 38-year-old will have the opportunity to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. The Puerto Rican native made his Major League Baseball debut in 2011 with the Milwaukee Brewers and earned a Gold Glove with the Angels in 2017.

The Los Angeles Angels could add a high-priced All-Star slugger in a blockbuster move this winter. With spring training nearly a month away, the New York Mets and free agent first baseman Pete Alonso appear to be parting ways. "The Mets made what they perceived as a last-ditch effort to sign Pete Alonso by offering him a three-year contract in the $68 million-$70 million range, and when that was rejected, began their pivot away from their slugging first baseman," Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported Thursday night.

Chicago had submitted a $15 million figure and the All-Star outfielder had asked for $17.5 million.

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-handed pitcher Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract, according to the team's official transaction log. Wantz spent the previous seven years in the Los Angeles Angels' organization. It remains to be seen if Wantz is healthy enough to return to the mound, but his deal presumably includes an invitation to the Rays' major league Spring Training camp in Port Charlotte, Florida, next month. Wantz made just one appearance at the MLB level in 2024, issuing one walk and one solo home run while striking out three batters in 1.1 innings pitched.

Stock is up on Angels top international free agent signing from last year With the 2025 international free agent signing period upon us how has the last year changed the outlook on the gem of last year's class? By Stephen Parello | Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Angels | Orlando Ramirez/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article With the 2025 international free agent signing period upon us, it makes sense to check in on the prize of last year's class for the Angels. A year ago, the Angels gave a $2.3 million bonus to Joswa Lugo out of the Dominican Republic just over a week before his 17th birthday. The sum was

Angels Notes: Halos Linked to Potential $100M Pitcher, Vladimir Guerrero Jr to Halos? Noah Camras | 19 Hours Ago Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts after hitting a two run RBI double against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly still looking to make another addition to their starting rotation this offseason. Most recently, the Halos were linked to a top starting pitcher who could command a potential $100 million contract in free agency. However, it's been reported

Mastrobuoni, 29, hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for Chicago last year. He can play second base, third, shortstop and the corner outfield spots.

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Former Minnesota Twins infielder Ehire Adrianza is back with the team, this time taking on a new role as the Assistant of Player Development.

Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes.

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Sandoval made 16 starts for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024, going 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA before tearing his UCL.

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"Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount."

Garcia had 75 strikeouts and only 16 walks in 59 2/3 innings over 72 appearances for the Nationals last season.

Diamond Baseball Holdings reports series of moves in San Bernardino County that affects the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels, and Seattle Mariners.