LA Angels Thursday News Crash: Options & Claims

The Yankees declined their club option on right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga. Kona Takahashi will be posted this off season by the Seibu Lions. He had a pretty good earned run average in NPB this year but his strikeout numbers are nothing special.

The Reds just declined options on Brent Suter, Austin Hays, and Scott Barlow.

The Texas Rangers just claimed Willie MacIver and Michel Otanez off waivers from the Athletics. The Mariners acquired Cole Wilcox from the Rays for cash. The Orioles just claimed George Soriano off waivers from the Marlins and DFAd outfielder Daniel Johnson. Johnson is a speed and defense depth outfielder with a horrible bat. Also from the Marlins, Colorado just claimed Troy Johnston off waivers.

Coaches

The Braves hired Antoan Richardson and Jeremy Hefner as their first base coach and pitching coach respectively. The Astros hired Victor Rodriguez as their hitting coach.

Here are salary projections courtesy of Baseball America.

Image credit: Baseball America

Cover photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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Angelz4ever
Super Member
1 minute ago

I’ll take Bellinger and Alonso for $294M Alex.
(I know, I know)

RexFregosi
Super Member
22 minutes ago

Gosh BA, if anyone deserves an increase from $5M/yr to $15M/yr, it certainly is Yoan Moncada.

We all saw his 2024 and are in agreement: his salary should be tripled 😅

Angelz4ever
Super Member
30 minutes ago

Nice article Charles. It makes it plain, for simple minds like mine.

Fansince1971
Legend
12 minutes ago
Reply to  Angelz4ever

I get the sense that your mind is made up of 90% neurons constantly firing Angels thoughts (mostly unrealistic ones) 😂

Angelz4ever
Super Member
1 minute ago
Reply to  Fansince1971

I’m currently neuron challenged….

WallyChuckChili
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2 hours ago

Come on Perry! Give me a Waiver Caim or Minor League Contract signing!

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