Anthony Rendon saved the Los Angeles Angels $38 million over the next three to five years by agreeing to defer his contract. The third baseman will not return to the American League West club.
Yoan Moncada became a free agent after one season with the Angels, and Oswald Peraza has a steady glove but a.542 career OPS in 180 games. If the Angels are serious about returning to relevance, they could use a star third baseman in the middle of their lineup.
Alex Bregman opted out of his three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox after just one year. Boston is rumored to be the top landing spot for the Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star, but the Angels have recently established financial flexibility.
Angels are a 'dark-horse' candidate for Bregman
Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter listed the Angels as a dark-horse candidate for Bregman on Friday, citing that they could offer the 31-year-old the years and average annual value he seeks after the restructuring of Rendon's contract.
"If that's the case, his market is ripe for a dark-horse team to come in with an offer he can't refuse, and after officially cutting ties with Anthony Rendon, the Angels are a logical suitor from a roster construction and spending power standpoint," wrote Reuter.
Bregman emerged as an unofficial captain for the Red Sox, helping teammates with scouting reports and navigating everyday life as a professional baseball player. His continued offensive production (.273/.360/.462, 18 HR, 128 OPS+ in 2025) and presence in the Angels' clubhouse alongside Mike Trout could benefit the young team in more ways than one.
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