The Los Angeles Angels have the poorest record in the American League despite Mike Trout’s comeback.
The Angels’ postseason skid is likely to last 12 seasons.
That might, of course, make the Angels sellers at the trade deadline this year. In order to make way for young prospects who are prepared for their first taste of the Majors, it may also mean that a few players will be cut off the roster.
Former All-Star infielder Adam Frazier is the most likely Angels player to be designated for assignment, according to Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller.
“Meanwhile, Vaughn Grissom (who is out of options) has been playing reasonably well in what has been a near-everyday role since mid-April,” Miller wrote about Frazier’s limited playing time. “So, once both Nolan Schanuel and Yoán Moncada return from the IL, it would make sense for the Halos to keep Grissom as their utility infielder while showing Frazier the door.”
The 11-year veteran has only hit.210/.297/.333 with one home run and a.630 OPS in 40 games with the Halos.
Frazier could be able to locate a better team with more playing time. Many teams might be interested in an extra infielder with a 95 career OPS+ given his level of expertise.
In the hopes that Frazier’s All-Star potential with the Pittsburgh Pirates would still exist, Los Angeles signed him during the offseason. He is still a reliable clubhouse guy and adaptable defender, but that is no longer the case.
