Going into the trade deadline, whether the Angels became buyers or sellers, it seemed incredibly likely that Yoan Moncada would be wearing another uniform once the deadline passed. Still in Anaheim, Angels fans are left wondering how the front office messed up this badly.
Why even keep him?
When the Angels signed Yoan Moncada this offseason, he was expected to be a replacement for Anthony Rendon. A buy-low, one-year deal for Moncada was an exceptional move by Perry Minasian and the Angels' front office. The veteran would either help this team win or become a valuable asset at the deadline.