The possibilities for the Angels' roster construction feel endless after the Taylor Ward for Grayson Rodriguez trade. As much as Angels fans adore and respect Ward, this type of trade has been one they have wanted for some time -- trading a major leaguer on an expiring deal for a cost-controlled pitcher with immense potential. Even juicier for fans' imaginations, the team is saving so much money that they can now disperse around the rest of the roster.
From Beyond The Halo's Substack: "Per FanGraphs/Roster Resource, the Angels estimated 2026 payroll now sits at $166M after the team ended at an estimated $206M.