"However, Los Angeles had plenty of pressing needs around the diamond that haven't really been touched, including a -0.2 bWAR in right field and even 0.0 numbers at both second and third base in 2025. Vaughn Grissom was picked up in a trade with the Red Sox, but the former top prospect is more of a reclamation project than a real answer for the Halos at second base."
"Cody Bellinger is the biggest outfield name linked to the Angels on the rumor mill, but the trade of Taylor Ward to the Orioles might open up the right field spot for , which would allow the Angels to improve at that corner spot while creating a new vacancy in center field. Beyond all of these other positions, catcher was actually the Halos' biggest problem area of 2025, and the team got less from the catcher spot than any other team in baseball."
American League teams show varied responses to their weakest 2024 positions. The Angels prioritized pitching while leaving catcher (-0.5 bWAR) and multiple other positions under-addressed. Vaughn Grissom was acquired but is viewed as a reclamation project at second base rather than a clear solution. The Taylor Ward trade to the Orioles could open a right field vacancy and create a center-field need. The Angels produced the least from the catcher position in 2025 despite struggles from Logan O'Hoppe and Travis d'Arnaud. The Astros faced instability at first base/left field after Christian Walker's disappointing season, complicating infield alignment and DH options.
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