The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have made plenty of low-risk, high-reward signings this offseason, looking to build their roster while staying on a budget.
Some of these signings include relievers Kirby Yates, Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz. Right-handed starter Alek Manoah is another, having made just 24 appearances after a third-place finish in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2022.
Friday, the Angels made another acquisition with serious potential. According to MLB insider Robert Murray, they agreed to sign second baseman and former No. 4 overall pick Nick Madrigal.
Madrigal, a former member of both the White Sox and Cubs is known for his speed, fielding and ability to hit for contact. In 285 career games, Madrigal has 238 hits, 77 RBIs, 17 stolen bases and a.273 batting average.
That said, since debuting in 2020, Madrigal has suffered some horrible injury luck. With the White Sox, Madrigal required surgery after tearing his hamstring. As a member of the Chicago Cubs, Madrigal missed plenty of time due to different hamstring and groin injuries.
Following his tenure with Chicago, Madrigal signed with the New York Mets ahead of the 2025 season, looking to earn a roster spot. Unfortunately for Madrigal, he broke his shoulder in Spring Training and missed the entire year.
Now, Madrigal will look for an opportunity to work his way back up to the majors with the Angels. Unless Madrigal earns a roster spot after a strong spring training, he'll likely begin the year in Triple-A, hoping to earn a call-up at some point during the season.
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