LOS ANGELES ANGELS NEWS

Luis Barrera - Joins Halos Barrera signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday.

Impact Barrera spent 2022 in the Athletics organization and was at the Triple-A level for most of the year, where he had a .263/.329/.436 slash line in 85 games. He also played in 32 games with the big club and had a .632 OPS. The 27-year-old should serve as organizational depth for the Angels.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Where Shohei Ohtani might be in 2024, trade possibilities and more: Angels mailbag The Angels have had a unique offseason, filling roster needs by acquiring cheaper, shorter-term options. But holes, and questions, remain.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

EXPLAINER: Why are baseball teams spending so much money?

It has been an epic holiday season already for several major league teams and players a year after baseball trudged through an ugly labor dispute

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Lamb - Inks minor-league deal Lamb signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lamb spent time with the Mariners and Dodgers last year and slashed .216/.315/.392 with three homers, 13 runs and six RBI over 41 games. He'll have a chance to compete for a major-league roster spot as a non-roster invitee this spring.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Brandon Drury's relationship with Phil Nevin drove him to sign with the Angels Drury agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the Angels and is reuniting with a manager who has had faith in him all along.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers Lose Another Free-Agent Target to Crosstown Rival Potential Dodgers free-agent target Brandon Drury is signing a two-year deal with the Angels, taking another possible infielder off the boar...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brandon Drury agrees to two-year, $17 million deal with the Angels The Angels added another utility player to their 2023 roster on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Drury agrees to two-year, $17-million deal with the Angels Free agent utility player Brandon Drury has a two-year agreement with the Angels that is worth $17 million, according to a person with knowl...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Brandon Drury - Joining Halos Drury agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old split the 2022 campaign between Cincinnati and San Diego, and he earned the inaugural Silver Slugger for a utility player with a .263/.320/.492 slash line, 28 home runs and 87 RBI in 138 games. Luis Rengifo enjoyed a mini breakout with a .723 OPS in 2022, but Drury could now be the favorite to start at second base. Drury should see action at both infield corners, especially given third baseman Anthony Rendon playing fewer than 60 games in each of the past two seasons.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Lorenzen, Tigers finalize $8.5M, 1-year contract

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $8.5 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge and Yankees finalize $360 million, 9-year contract

American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have finalized their $360 million, nine-year contract, the third-largest deal in baseball history

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Syndergaard looking for boost off 1-year deal with Dodgers

Noah Syndergaard is hoping to have the same success on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers as Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kenny Rosenberg - Clears waivers The Angels outrighted Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact He'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers when the Angels removed him from the 40-man roster last week to clear a spot for the newly signed Justin Garza. Rosenberg made three appearances (one start) for the Angels in 2022 but otherwise spent the majority of the season as a member of Salt Lake's rotation. In 62.2 innings for the Triple-A club, Rosenberg submitted a 3.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 62:27 K:BB.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Rumors: Radio Personality Thinks LA is Going to Sign Shohei Ohtani Next Season A lot of people have rumored the Dodgers to be all-in on the two-way superstar next season.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Rumors: Radio Personality Thinks LA is Going to Sign Shohei Ohtani Next Season A lot of people have rumored the Dodgers to be all-in on the two-way superstar next season.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Syndergaard, Dodgers complete $13 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their $13 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP sources: Tigers agree to $8.5M contract with RHP Lorenzen

The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to a person familiar with the situation

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez aiming to reclaim his career and 'a sense of peace' Derailed for five years by a back injury, the pitching prospect feels healthy and hopeful again on the Angels' 40-man roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cody Stavenhagen: The Tigers are in agreement with RHP Michael... - The Athletic The Tigers are in agreement with RHP Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $8.5M deal. He had a 4.24 ERA in 18 starts with LAA last year. Opponent...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AP source: Syndergaard agrees to $13M, 1-year deal with LA

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Oliva - Scooped by Halos The Angels selected Oliva in the second round of the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 draft last week, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old outfielder was once a promising outfield prospect in the Pittsburgh system, but the Pirates booted him off the 40-man roster last March after he struggled mightily at the dish during his abbreviated stints at the big-league level in 2020 and 2021. He played exclusively at Triple-A Indianapolis in 2022, slashing .266/.324/.429 with eight home runs and 21 stolen bases across 349 plate appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nash Walters - Back with Halos on MiLB pact Walters re-signed with the Angels on a minor-league contract Nov. 28.

Impact After clearing waivers earlier in November, Walters elected free agency before linking back up with the Angels a week and a half later. The 25-year-old right-hander reached the big leagues for the first time in 2022, retiring one of the three hitters he faced in his lone appearance. Walters will likely spend the majority of the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Salt Lake.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Cleveland Pitcher Signs With Angels Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Justin Garza signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM