The last 5 Angels’ seasons have resulted in win totals of 77, 73, 73, 63, and 72. Consistently below average, despite strong starts, and surprisingly high cash payrolls (6th, 10th, 6th, 14th, 10th respectively). Just how aggressive the Angels want to be this winter remains to be seen, especially with so much potential “dead cash” still remaining on the roster.

A Bright Spot
SS Zach Neto appears to be a legitimately core player for this franchise, running back another 5+ WAR campaign for the Angels in 2025. He added a little more power to his production, and remained relatively healthy the entire season.

A Big Concern
Where to begin. Mike Trout’s knee (and contract?), 1 more year of Anthony Rendon at $35M, Jorge Soler’s back, and a lack of a #1 or #2 starting pitcher currently speaking.

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Pending Free Agents

Jansen outkicked his coverage on a $10M salary in 2025, and should demand a slight raise in 2026. Rengifo and Moncada split time at 3B this season. With Rendon’s health very much up in the air, LAA has a big need at the hot corner.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Kenley Jansen (RP, 38) $13.6M
Luis Rengifo (INF, 28) $10M
Tyler Anderson (SP, 35) $7M
Chris Taylor (UTIL, 35) $5.5M
Kyle Hendricks (SP, 35) $4.2M
Yoan Moncada (3B, 30) $4.5M
Andrew Chafin (RP, 35) $4M

Arbitration-Eligibility

Ward, Neto, & Burke are locks here, while Soriano and Detmers should both rejoin the rotation in 2026. Adell could be floated as a midrange trade chip, while other pieces here are TBD.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Taylor Ward (OF, 32) $11.2M
Zach Neto (SS, 25) $5.2M
Jo Adell (OF, 27) $4.5M
Jose Soriano (SP, 27) $3.25M
Reid Detmers (P, 26) $2.75M
Logan O'Hoppe (C, 26) $2.75M
Brock Burke (RP, 29) $2M

Guaranteed Salary

Health concerns for Trout, Rendon, and Soler account for $82.5M of potential washed out salary again in 2026. d’Arnaud has battled his own injury issues, but should return to join forces with Logan O’Hoppe for the upcoming season.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Mike Trout (OF, 34) $35.5M
Anthony Rendon (3B, 36) $35M
Yusei Kikuchi (SP, 35) $21.2M
Jorge Soler (OF/DH, 34) $12.1M
Robert Stephenson (RP, 33) $11M
Travis d'Arnaud (C, 37) $6M

Team Tax Projections

The Angels have $186M of projected tax salary allocated to 38 players currently speaking, affording them about $58M of CBT space to work with this winter. It’s not a great outlook for a team looking to add top of the rotation starters, a viable 3B, and a closer.

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