The Angels went ahead and started their offseason off with a bang, trading away veteran outfielder Taylor Ward for the high-ceiling starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. This is a move that will likely help in 2026, and adds a valuable player for the years to come as well while Ward hits free agency a year from now (and a return to Anaheim is not out of the question). The Angels got a lot of credit around the league for this deal, and Perry Minasian should ride this hot start into trade conversations with the St. Louis Cardinals for third baseman Nolan Arenado.
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