"The Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, essentially ending the All-Star third baseman's problematic tenure with the team, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Rendon was scheduled to be paid $38 million in 2026, the final season of a seven-year, $245 million contract he signed after starring for a Washington Nationals team that won the World Series in 2019."
"Rendon, 35, won't officially declare retirement, but he is not expected to play in 2026 and will instead continue to rehab from his home in Houston, like he did throughout the 2025 season, according to a source. Rendon will continue to occupy a roster spot for the Angels next season, the source added, though the team can simply place him on the 60-day injured list to free up space."
The Angels and Anthony Rendon agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, spreading his scheduled $38 million 2026 payment over several years. Rendon and his representatives negotiated the change after he missed the entire 2025 season following hip surgery. Rendon, 35, will not officially retire but is not expected to play in 2026 and will continue rehabbing from his home in Houston. Rendon will remain on the Angels' roster but the team can place him on the 60-day injured list to free a roster spot. Rendon played only about a quarter of games under the deal, totaling 3.7 fWAR.
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