Defining Offseason

Angels enter defining offseason after 100-loss campaign under new ownership.

Strategy Shift

Front office must add to emerging strength then trade surplus to address needs.

Rotation Strength

Rotation shows major strides with best odds of farm system supplementation.

Offensive Gap

Lineup starved for high impact offensive depth despite rotation progress.

Targeting Ace

Interim GM John Mozeliak lands top free agent ace to create pitching surplus.

Tarik Skubal

Left-hander Tarik Skubal splits time with Tigers and Dodgers, 2.72 ERA.

Skubal's Interest

Skubal says Kroenke's purchase makes Angels instantly more attractive for marquee players.

“Absolutely, you want to feel wanted. And you have an owner that is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Winning is the most important thing in sports. When you get yourself in that environment, I think guys do want to play there”

Peralta Option

Freddy Peralta offers career WHIP of 1.162 with front of rotation production.

Pitching Surplus

True number one starter shifts dynamic from development to established Cy Young force.

Trade Chips

Reid Detmers with two years of team control offers maximum trade value.

Detmers' Stats

Detmers finishes career year with 3.36 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 204 strikeouts.

Emerging Arms

Angels have Walbert Ureña, Ryan Johnson, Caden Dana, and George Klassen.

Lineup Needs

Lineup needs two high-contact infielders, everyday outfielder, and middle order power bat.

Trade Strategy

Angels corner top rotation arms to increase value of cost controlled pitching.