The Angels went through much of the 2025 season sacrificing defense for offense throughout their lineup. Most notably, Jo Adell was given a chance to be the Angels’ everyday center fielder after a Gold Glove campaign in right field in 2024. The defense did not translate, as Adell’s range and instincts in center field caused a lot of trouble for the team. With Taylor Ward in left field and Mike Trout/Jorge Soler in right field, Adell was still the best option for center field. That is, until the team decided to make a big change in the outfield.
Angels do not need to explore CF in free agency as they already have answer in-house
