SAN DIEGO -- The Los Angeles Angels have traded veteran infielder Zack Cozart to the San Francisco Giants to shave nearly $13 million off their 2020 payroll, a savings they could use towards their pursuit of star free agents.
The Giants are paying the entirety of Cozart's upcoming $12.67 million salary to essentially acquire middle infielder Will Wilson, the 15th overall pick in last year's draft. Wilson, ranked fourth in the Angels' system by MLB.com, batted .275/.328/.439 in 204 plate appearances at rookie-level Orem earlier this summer and is considered a high-floor prospect.