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LA Angels Monday News Crash: Activated

June 29, 2026

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Over the weekend, the Angels signed Sammy Peralta to a minor league deal. Late Friday, they dumped Perry Minasian. I think there must have been a dispute concerning the strategic trajectory of the team. He who has the gold makes the rules. John Mozeliak revealed some details concerning his hiring by the Angels. Mike Trout’s rehab is going well and he expects to be ready for the All Star Game. Jose Siri is back from the paternity list and the Angels have optioned Christian Moore down to Salt Lake.

The Giants activated Heliot Ramos from the injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment. The Tigers activated right-hander Jack Flaherty from the IL. The Chicago Cubs designated right-hander Vince Velasquez for assignment. The Orioles activated both Adley Rutschman and Dylan Beavers from the IL and designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment. The Guardians activated Chase DeLauter from the injured list. The Red Sox activated Romy Gonzalez from the 60 day IL.

The Orioles claimed right-hander Yosver Zulueta off waivers from the Cubs. The Tigers released left-hander Konnor Pilkington.

Nick Madrigal just got a minor league deal with the Rays. The Braves re-signed Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal. The Mariners snapped up Buddy Kennedy for cash. The Padres re-signed Nick Solak.

Photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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HalosFanForLife

34 minutes ago

What the article about Mozeliak tells me is the same people are going to be pulling the strings on the draft. He’s been out and has to use the existing groups input. Whether he will trust the nerds or the scouts will soon be seen. He can get up to speed on the first few rounds – but with the draft right around the corner – it would seem hard to get deep knowledge on later rounds. I do like that he’s a baseball guy that came from a good org. I’m guessing they wanted someone else to handle the draft after so many misses under Perry’s watch which is why it happened now.

Last edited 33 minutes ago by HalosFanForLife

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Senator_John_Blutarsky

1 hour ago

I really like this quote from the Moz article:

“Rather unusually, Mozeliak hadn’t yet met with Angels owner Arte Moreno as of Saturday, nor was Moreno involved in the hiring process. Mozeliak’s hiring has been in the works for some time, however. Agent Steve Hilliard is a mutual friend of both Mozeliak and Angels president Molly Jolly, and it was Hilliard who linked the pair up weeks ago as the Angels were quietly exploring replacing Minasian.”

Moz has zero reason to obfuscate the situation, and I believe him when he says he’s not met with Moreno. This is positive.

Maybe Arte is adapting his approach to baseball operations, and maybe Molly Jolly’s promotion was the best decision Arte has made during his tenure as owner.

Since my cancer diagnosis, surgery and now recovery, I’m focusing more on positivity. I’m very willing to give Jolly and Moz the benefit of the doubt and support the changes. I very much like what I’m hearing thus far.

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HalosFanForLife

25 minutes ago

Reply to Senator_John_Blutarsky

Best of luck on a full recovery Bluto.

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Senator_John_Blutarsky

2 minutes ago

Reply to HalosFanForLife

Thank you very much. 5 days post-op and I’m feeling very good.

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smithy610

1 hour ago

Too bad about Madrigal. I was hoping he’d pass waivers and go back to AAA. I know he’s not an integral part of the future for the Angels, but for his short time here, he reminded me of Maicer Izturis. He’d fouled off a lot of pitches, slap hit his way into bases and have the ability to play all around the infield. He couldn’t have gone to a better team than with the Rays.