The Los Angeles Angels took last place in the American League West after finishing with a record of 63-99 and missing the postseason.
After missing the playoffs again, the Angels have failed the make the postseason for ten straight seasons as the struggles of the team continued in 2024.
The Angles have made a few moves this offseason including signing left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, trading for outfielder Jorge Soler and signing catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
Reports have indicated that the Angels may be interested in pursuing free agent first baseman Pete Alonso, but MLB Analyst Kevin Frandsen doesn’t believe the move would make sense.
“It just doesn’t make sense in Anaheim,” Frandsen said via MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
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Frandsen mentions that when the team is built around Nolan Schanuel, Mike Trout, and Jorge Soler, the addition of Alonso just wouldn’t make sense.
Schanuel plays first base for the Angels and came into the league in 2023.
In 2024, Schanuel played 147 games for the Angels where he batted .250 with 13 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a .706 OPS.
With Schanuel only 22 years old and Alonso 30 years old and wanting to sign a large contract this offseason, Frandsen doesn’t believe it would make sense for the team.
In 2024 with the Mets, Alonso played in 162 games where he batted .240 with 34 home runs, 88 RBIs, and a .788 OPS.
The Angels appear to have their first baseman of the future, and it will be interesting to see how hard they pursue Alonso this offseason.
Although injuries have been an issue for the Angels in recent years, their lineup on paper could make them a team to watch in 2025.
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