The offseason in Anaheim appears to be on an upward trajectory, especially after the Angels officially agreed to a restructuring of Anthony Rendon's contract. This gives the team a huge boost in payroll for this offseason, and with so many elite free agents still available this team could very well be in position to land their newest star. However, as Perry Minasian and the front office remain focused on ending the 11-year playoff drought in Anaheim, ESPN has different ideas for how the 2026 season will go for the Angels and their fans.
Angels fans in for long season according to newest ESPN projections
ESPN posted an article listing a number of bold predictions for the 2026 MLB season on Friday, as members of their MLB staff were asked to give their hot take for the upcoming campaign.