On paper, the Los Angeles Angels should have a much-improved starting rotation next season...however, Angels fans are well-aware that what looks good on paper does not always translate to what transpires on the field. Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez, José Soriano and Reid Detmers all look great when you pencil them onto the roster, but Rodriguez, Soriano and Detmers all come with some risk. Soriano has his own injury history, Detmers has not looked awesome as a starter in the past and Rodriguez has not pitched since July, 2024.
So, Angels fans' anxieties were not exactly put to rest when G-Rod appeared on "Foul Territory" and talked about hearing about getting traded.