Angels Acquire RHP Roansy Contreras From Pittsburgh
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired RHP Roansy Contreras from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. A native of Peralvillo, Dominican Republic, Contreras appeared in 12 games this year for the Pirates, going 1-0 with a 4.41 ERA (16.1 IP – 8 ER) and 16 strikeouts in his
Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Atlanta
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired INF Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, INF Anthony Rendon has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Guillorme (pronounced: Gee-OR-may)
Angels sign OF Kevin Pillar
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $740,000 contract with OF Kevin Pillar. Pillar, 35, appeared in 17 games earlier this season for the Chicago White Sox and split time defensively between center field and right field. Since the start of 2015, his 1,008 games played in the
Torii Hunter joins Angels as special assistant to the GM
ANAHEIM – The Angels announced the hiring of Torii Hunter as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Hunter joins Kurt Suzuki, Eddie Guardado and Chris Carpenter as Special Assistants to the General Manager. Hunter, 48, had previously worked for the Minnesota Twins as a Special Assistant, Baseball Operations since
Angels Home Opener Set for This Friday
ANAHEIM – After beginning the season with a 4-2 record on the first road trip of the year, the Angels return to the Big A this Friday, April 5, to open the home portion of their 2024 schedule against the Red Sox. This season represents the Club’s 59th campaign at
Angels Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster
ANAHEIM – Today, the Angels announced the Club’s 2024 Opening Day roster. To set the roster at 26 active players, the Angels made the following transactions:
- Selected the contract of INF Miguel Sanó
- Placed INF Michael Stefanic (left quad strain) on 10-day injured list (retro to March 25)
Angels-Mariners Canceled Due to Weather
Tempe, Ariz. – Today’s Angels Spring Training home game against the Seattle Mariners has been canceled due to weather. Today represents the Angels first home rainout since March 11, 2020 and just the fifth rainout in Tempe since 2010. Below is the ticket policy for fans with tickets for today’s
Angels announce 2024 player development staff
ANAHEIM -- The Los Angeles Angels have named their player development staff for the 2024 season. Keith Johnson (Salt Lake), Andy Schatzley (Rocket City), Dave Stapleton (Inland Empire) and Héctor De La Cruz (DSL Angels) will all return as managers. Willie Romero (Tri-City) and Hainley Statia (ACL Angels) will make
Angels, Bally Sports West and KLAA AM830 announce 2024 Spring Training broadcast schedule
ANAHEIM – The Los Angeles Angels, Bally Sports West and KLAA AM830, today announced the Angels 2024 Cactus League telecast schedule featuring 30 games available on Bally Sports West as well as the Bally Sports app. In addition to games airing on Bally Sports West, KLAA AM830 will deliver game
Angels Announce 2024 Spring Training Non-roster Invitees
ANAHEIM – The Angels today announced 27 non-roster players invited to 2024 Spring Training in Tempe, Ariz. Angels pitchers and catchers are scheduled to hold their first workouts on Feb. 14 and the first full squad workout is scheduled for Feb. 19. The Angels will host the Los Angeles Dodgers
Angels Acquire RHP Guillermo Zuñiga From St. Louis
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired RHP Guillermo Zuñiga from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, RHP Austin Warren has been designated for assignment. Zuñiga, 25, appeared in two games in relief for St. Louis in 2023, making his Major League
Angels sign RHP José Cisnero
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with RHP José Cisnero. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, INF Livan Soto has been designated for assignment. Cisnero, 34, completed his fifth season with Detroit in 2023, where he appeared in 63 games and posted a 3-4
Angels sign OF Aaron Hicks
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $740,000 contract with OF Aaron Hicks. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, LHP Kolton Ingram has been designated for assignment. Hicks, 34, played in 93 games between the Yankees and Orioles during the 2023 season and appeared defensively at all three
Angels sign LHP Matt Moore
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with LHP Matt Moore. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, INF Trey Cabbage has been designated for assignment. Moore, 34, spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Angels, apearing in 41 games and posting a 2.66
Angels sign RHP Robert Stephenson
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with RHP Robert Stephenson. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, INF Alfonso Rivas has been designated for assignment. Stephenson, 30, split the 2023 season between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, going 3-4 with one save and a 3.10 ERA
Angels Sign 15 International Free Agents
ANAHEIM – The Angels today announced the signings of 15 international free agents, including seven prospects from the Dominican Republic, six from Venezuela and two from Panama. Today’s signees include Dominican INF Joswa Lugo, who is ranked by Baseball America as the #8 prospect in the 2024 international class. Additionally,
Angels sign RHP Zach Plesac
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with RHP Zach Plesac. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, LHP Adam Kolarek has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake. Plesac, 28, made his Major League debut on May 28, 2019 against the Boston Red Sox and ranked
Angels sign RHP Luis García and RHP Adam Cimber
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million contract with RHP Luis García and a one-year, $1.65 million contract with RHP Adam Cimber. García, 36, appeared in 61 games for the Padres in 2023, posting a 2-3 record and 4.07 ERA (59.2 IP – 27 ER) with
Angels acquire INF Evan White & LHP Tyler Thomas from Atlanta
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired INF Evan White and LHP Tyler Thomas from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for INF David Fletcher and C Max Stassi. White, 27, was selected by the Mariners in the first round of the 2017 Draft (17th overall) from the University of Kentucky. He
Angels sign LHP Adam Kolarek
ANAHEIM – The Angels today agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract with LHP Adam Kolarek. Kolarek, 34, appeared in five Major League games in 2023, posting a 0.00 ERA (6.0 IP – 0 ER) and seven strikeouts across stints with the Dodgers and Mets. He began the year with Triple-A
Angels announce 2024 Single-Game Tickets on-sale & Promotional Schedule
ANAHEIM – The Angels announced today that 2024 single-game tickets are now on sale for Spring Training and the regular season. All tickets will continue to be via mobile delivery for the 2024 campaign and will be sold online at angels.com/tickets or over the phone (714-4-ANGELS). This season, all night
Shohei Ohtani named 2023 American League Most Valuable Player
ANAHEIM – RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani today was named the 2023 American League Most Valuable Player in an announcement made by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). It marks the second A.L. MVP award for Ohtani, who joins Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera as the only foreign-born players to win
Shohei Ohtani wins 2023 Silver Slugger Award
ANAHEIM – Shohei Ohtani today was named the recipient of a 2023 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award, which is given to the best offensive players at each position in both the American and National Leagues. The award, which has been presented annually since 1980, is Ohtani’s second and the 28th
Angels name Ron Washington as Major League manager
ANAHEIM – The Angels today announced the hiring of Ron Washington as the Club’s field manager. Washington has agreed to a two-year contract covering the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He joins the Angels after spending the last seven years as the Braves third base coach, including Atlanta’s World Series Championship
Angels decline option on Phil Nevin's contract
ANAHEIM – The Angels announced today that Manager Phil Nevin will not return for the 2024 season. The Club will begin the process of hiring a new manager immediately.