"Walton has appeared in six of the last seven MLB seasons, though 49 of his 72 games in the Show came in 2021-22 with the Mariners and Giants. After signing a minors deal with the Mets last offseason, Walton was traded to the Phillies in July, and continued to toil away on the farm until his contact was selected to Philadelphia's active roster in September."
"The 31-year-old has hit just .172/.223/.298 over 214 career plate appearances in the bigs, but Walton's ability to play both middle infield positions and also chip in at third base and in left field has helped him earn some looks at a bench player. He has hit pretty well in Triple-A ball (.281/.365/.435 over 1479 PA), but expecting those numbers to translate into MLB success this late into Walton's career might be a tall order."
"While Vaughn Grissom was acquired in a trade from the Red Sox, the second and third base positions are still question marks in Los Angeles. The Angels figure to bring in at least one player as an everyday option at either the keystone or the hot corner, leaving Walton and company to battle it out for part-time duty or a bench role."
Donovan Walton signed a minor-league contract with the Angels after being eligible for minor league free agency following multiple outright assignments off 40-man rosters. Walton has appeared in six of the last seven MLB seasons, with most big-league action occurring in 2021-22. He signed with the Mets, was traded to the Phillies, and received a September call-up, making two starts at second base in 2025. Walton has a .172/.223/.298 major-league line over 214 plate appearances but offers defensive versatility across middle infield, third base, and left field. Triple-A production has been strong, though MLB translation is uncertain. The Angels remain thin infield-wise and likely will seek an everyday option, leaving Walton competing for part-time or bench duty.
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