PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to first base to force out Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning during the game at PNC Park on September 20, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Kolten Wong’s $12.5 million option has been declined by the St. Louis Cardinals, making him a free agent. The Angels have been described as active in talks with the 5’7 second baseman.
With the departure of shortstop Andrelton Simmons, the Angels have a spot to fill in their middle infield.