MLB Rumors: Nolan Schanuel, the Anaheim Angels’ first round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is being promoted to the majors, per Jeff Passan on Twitter.
The 21 year old lefthanded hitting first baseman was the 11th overall pick in the draft out of Florida Atlantic in Conference USA. In 96 pro plate appearances, mostly in AA, he has slashed .370/.510/.493, with 21 walks against just 10 Ks.
The Angels are currently 7 games back of a Wild Card spot and 12.5 games back of the first place Texas Rangers in the American League West after being aggressive buyers at the trade deadline.