As expected at the time they announced that they would not trade Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels are actively trying to trade to 토토사이트 thicken their player base ahead of the trade deadline. Instead of bringing in players who become free agents after this season, they sent out promising players.
On the 31st of last month (Korean time), the Los Angeles Angels recruited Randall Grichick and CJ Cron from Colorado to strengthen their strength. For this, Mason Albright and Jake Madden were handed over.
Both players are expected prospects inside the Angels. According to the MLB Pipeline, Albright ranked 8th and Madden 28th in the team’s prospect rankings.
Taylor Ward, who was hit in the face by a pitch, was moved to the 60-day injured list. Season out is certain.
Angels general manager Perry Minassian said, “Taylor’s injury has loosened the lineup. We’ve acquired two good players. We’re a competitive team, and we’re working hard to get stronger in the future.”
MLB.com explained, “The Angels made two significant trades within a week of announcing that they would not trade Ohtani. Their intention is clear to aim for their first postseason since 2014.”
Earlier, the Angels strengthened their selection and bullpen with the signings of Lucas Giolito and Reinaldo Lopez. Grichick, Cron, Giolito and Lopez, brought in in the last two trades, will all become free agents after this season.
MLB.com pointed out, “It shows the Angels’ desperate feeling toward advancing to the postseason.”
The Angels aren’t even close to making it to the postseason. They won two consecutive victories against Atlanta on the 1st, and although they have achieved good results with 7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games, there is a difference of 3.0 games from Toronto, which is ranked 3rd in the wild card. Nevertheless, he did not spare a promising player and risked his life and death to secure the current power.
General manager Minassian said, “It is not easy to trade a young pitcher. However, when the opportunity came in front of us, we decided that it was the right decision. We will continue to work to strengthen our power.”