The LA Angels are now faced with the prospect of trying to find a replacement for Maldonado and that replacement could be Maldonado himself as the catcher is now a free agent and could be re-signed for the 2019 season. It would be an interesting twist of fate if the Angels do decide to pursue and sign Maldonado.
Let’s look at the Angels potential options to fill the catcher role for 2019.
The In-House Options
Jose Briceno and Kevan Smith –
Briceno and Smith are ying and yang to each other.