While the rotation in Anaheim caught a lot of blame from the fans, the Angels' catching group was no strength throughout the 2025 season either. Logan O'Hoppe took a serious step back, and a demotion to Triple-A was called for by fans at some moments. Travis d'Arnaud was a serviceable backup catcher, but by no means had fans calling for him to be the starter going forward (even if there are some numbers that show he could benefit from starting).
Angels might find perfect catcher solution by trading with St. Louis Cardinals
Nevertheless, if the Angels are serious about contending for the playoffs in 2026, their answer at catcher will have to come from outside of their organization.