The Los Angeles Angels have signed Yoán Moncada, potentially pushing Anthony Rendon's role in the team's lineup into question. This move comes after Rendon's recent struggles with injuries and inconsistent performance. While Rendon could still get playing time, his future with the Angels appears uncertain.
The move, first reported by The New York Post, probably rounds out the Angels ' lineup for the 2025 season. Angels general manager Perry Minasian indicated throughout the offseason that, moving forward, the organization can't necessarily count on Rendon , who played in less than a third of the Angels ' games and produced only a .666 OPS over the past four seasons.
By adding Moncada, who has played strictly third base over the past seven seasons, Rendon no longer has a clear pathway for playing time. He can spell Moncada at third base on occasion and perhaps replace the left-handed-hittingat first when the Angels face a tough lefty. If he is healthy and productive, the Angels will undoubtedly find a consistent place for him in the lineup, with the designated-hitter slot also an option.
"We have to be open to at least looking at that spot and seeing if there are other alternatives that will make us better," Minasian said during the winter meetings in December. "Obviously a healthy Anthony Rendon makes us better, but with the last four years being the last four years, we need to take a look at what else is out there."
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