"The Halos were known to be seeking at least two starting pitchers this winter, and while Rodriguez technically counts toward that end, he's coming off a season lost to injury and hasn't pitched in a big league game since July 2024. He's said to be healthy now, but even if that's the case, the Angels can't simply pencil him in for 30 starts next year."
"Anaheim figures to add at least one more starting pitcher, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, who adds that GM Perry Minasian is also on the hunt for upgrades in center field and at third base. A second base addition hasn't been squarely ruled out, either. Minasian has already suggested that, all else equal, he'd prefer a new bat in the lineup to be left-handed."
"The free agent market still includes at least a pair of reasonably affordable names to consider in the infield and in center field: Jorge Polanco and Cedric Mullins. Both hit left-handed - Polanco is a switch-hitter - and both ought to be available for annual rates comparable to, if not lower than what Ward might've commanded in free agency."
Angels acquired righty Grayson Rodriguez from the Orioles for Taylor Ward to provide potential rotation help, but Rodriguez missed 2024 with injury and hasn't pitched in the majors since July 2024, so he cannot be treated as a full-season starter. General manager Perry Minasian aims to add at least one more starter and upgrade center field and third base, with a second base move possible. Minasian prefers left-handed bats and noted Ward's departure frees salary to pursue additional free agent or trade options. Potential targets mentioned include Jorge Polanco and Cedric Mullins.
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