The Angels are sure making life complicated for their front office right now. After winning a series against the Phillies (that they should have swept) and then getting swept by the Mets, they’ll head home for two crucial series against division rivals Seattle and Texas aiming to clarify exactly where they stand at the trade deadline.
They could buy, to supplement their young core in an unexpected push towards the playoffs. They could sell, dumping a number of expiring contracts with the aim of competing in 2026 and beyond. Or they could pursue a third path that, without breaking the bank or mortgaging the farm, offers up the chance to do both.