Rojas was a low-risk opportunity for the Angels to replace Anthony Rendon at third base, who has been dreadful on and off the field for Halos fans. Rojas was an everyday player in 2024 for the Mariners and was one of the best defensive third basemen in the game, which are two things that Rendon is not.
Rojas slashed .225/.304/.336 last season with 29 extra-base hits and 10 stolen bases. While those offensive numbers are not the strongest, they outshine Rendon's output in 2024, who had zero home runs and a .218 average. Rojas also would have cost much less than him, so this was a missed chance at ending the toxic relationship with Rendon.
Rojas signing with the White Sox, of all organizations, makes this sting even more for Angels fans. What could Los Angeles have done to make an offer that shined brighter than Chicago's? The White Sox won 41 games last year and they just traded away their best player in Garrett Crochet.
If Rendon does not play third base in 2025, what other options do the Angels have? The logical answer is Luis Rengifo, even if second base is a better spot for him. However, the Halos could send Kevin Newman to the hot corner.
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