Bleacher Report · Mar 6, 2019
Angels Contacted MLB About Bryce Harper Recruiting Mike Trout to Phillies
The Los Angeles Angels have contacted Major League Baseball to discuss whether newly signed Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper engaged in tampering by making public statements about Angels outfielder Mike Trout.
According to Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said the following on the matter in a text message: "We've been in touch with MLB, and we have no further comment at this time."
After signing a record 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies last week, Harper appeared on SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia and said, "If you don't think I'm gonna call Mike Trout to come to Philly in 2020, you're crazy."