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Former Phillies top prospect cut by Angels after more big league struggles

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After struggling to start yet another MLB season, former Philadelphia Phillies prospect Scott Kingery has been designated for assignment again by the Los Angeles Angels, with his shortcomings both at the plate and in the field plaguing the second leg of his MLB career.

After a disappointing end to his six-year, $24 million contract, the Phillies’ former second-round pick, who was once envisioned and projected to be a cornerstone of the team’s infield, hoped for a new chapter in his once-promising career once the team traded him to the Angels for cash in 2024. After batting .