Posted 12/7/2023, 2:48:53 AM
Angels Reportedly Pursuing Starting Pitcher Trades, Willing to Deal Prospects for Controllable Arms and Rentals
- Angels aggressively pursuing starting pitching upgrades via trade, engaging teams on rentals like Bieber, Burnes, Glasnow and controllable arms like Manoah
- Willingness to trade for rentals could signal Angels plan to compete in 2024 even if they lose Ohtani
- Rotation was below average in 2023 outside of Ohtani; clear area of need
- Rival teams intrigued by Angels' young prospects like O'Hoppe, Neto, Schanuel as potential trade chips
- Angels have traded top prospects for rentals before (Giolito last summer) so could do so again