The Los Angeles Angels haven’t been very good in recent years, and in 2024 they finished last in the American League West at 63-99.
After missing the playoffs for the 10th straight season, the Angels need to add some talent if they want to be competitive in 2025.
The Angels made several acquisitions this offseason, including starter Yusei Kikuchi, outfielder Jorge Soler and catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
While these players can be useful, they don’t have the talent to turn around an organization, but the Angels may be interested in a bigger-name free agent still available.
“The Angels are reportedly doing their homework on Pete Alonso,” wrote Foul in Territory X .
It @Angels: They are reportedly doing their homework on Pete Alonso. 🤔👼🐻❄️ pic.twitter.com/eHvWa2Tuov
— FoulTerritory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 3, 2025
The 30-year-old first baseman debuted with the New York Mets in 2019 and has spent all six seasons of his MLB career with the organization.
While most people believe Alonso will re-sign with the Mets, the Angels are reportedly at least looking at him and could potentially pursue him.
Alonso is known for his home run power, but is also the club’s leadoff hitter and could form a potent 1-2 punch with a healthy Mike Trout.
In 2024, Alonso appeared in all 162 games and batted .240 with 34 home runs, 88 RBI and a .788 OPS.
The Angels haven’t won a division title since 2014, and they need to add some pieces if they want to seriously compete for the AL West crown in 2025.
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