The Angels introduced that they’ve chosen shortstop Tim Anderson onto the MLB roster. The Halos additionally confirmed just a few beforehand reported strikes: the promotion of reliever Ryan Johnson, the signing of Nicky Lopez to a one-year deal, and the DFAs of lefty relievers José Quijada and Angel Perdomo.
Anderson, a two-time All-Star, will get one other rebound probability after a second straight poor season. He hit solely .214/.237/.226 in 65 video games for the Marlins final season. Miami had signed him to a $5MM deal within the hope that he’d grow to be a midseason commerce chip. As a substitute, they ended up releasing him earlier than the All-Star Break. Anderson sat out the rest of the season and signed an offseason minor league contract with the Halos.
The righty-hitting Anderson appeared in 21 video games this spring. He hit .263 with one homer and three steals in as many makes an attempt. It wasn’t a dominant exhibiting, however he’ll present pace and first rate contact expertise off Ron Washington’s bench. Zach Neto is opening the season on the injured listing. Kevin Newman will most likely get the beginning shortstop job. Anderson, Lopez and Kyren Paris might all work off the bench. The Angels may be with out Yoán Moncada to open the season, which might push Luis Rengifo to the recent nook. That’d go away second base open for one of many depth infielders.
In the meantime, Michael Huntley of The Orange County Register notes that the Perdomo and Quijada designations all however formally safe Garrett McDaniels’ spot on the Opening Day roster. The Angeles took the lefty out of the Dodgers system within the Rule 5 draft. McDaniels acquired ground-balls at an enormous 67.9% clip over 9 innings this spring. He solely managed 4 strikeouts and walks apiece, however the 25-year-old’s sport is constructed round grounders.
