# MLB Lockout Reshapes Angels Roster

> Angels' rushed promotions risk lockout impact as minor league prospects stay in development.
- Title: MLB Lockout Reshapes Angels Roster · Los Angeles Angels On SI
- Summary: Angels' rushed promotions risk lockout impact as minor league prospects stay in development. The Angels are keeping higher-rated prospects in the minors to…
- Keywords: mlb, angels, lockout, kyren paris, christian moore, nfl, pacific coast league, spring training, minor league, collective bargaining agreement, sports, Reshapes
- Source: Los Angeles Angels On SI — https://si.com/mlb/angels/onsi/how-the-looming-mlb-lockout-is-already-shaping-the-los-angeles-angels-roster-01m2n8zhxpfv
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:39:29+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: mlb, angels, lockout, kyren paris, christian moore, nfl, pacific coast league, spring training, minor league, collective bargaining agreement, sports
## Kyren Paris First MLB Game
Last Saturday in Washington D.C, Kyren Paris was placed in right field for the first time in his career.
## Paris Struggles at Plate
Paris has gone 0 for 15 at the plate and filled in around the diamond since his call up.
## Paris and Moore Locked Out
Players on teams 40 man rosters will be locked out once the current collective bargaining agreement expires in December.

> Kyren Paris and Christian Moore Will be Locked Out
## Moore's Performance
Christian Moore was not ready for MLB level competition at the beginning of the season and headed to AAA.
## Moore's AAA Numbers
Moore slashed .302/.431/.512 with 11 home runs in 86 games in the Pacific Coast League.
## Paris and Moore's Status
Paris and Moore are on the active 40 man roster so they got the call to The Show yet again while higher rated prospects stayed in AAA.
## Nelson Rada and Rodriguez
Nelson Rada has been near the top for a couple of years in Angels prospect rankings.
## Raudi Rodriguez Performance
Raudi Rodriguez had an incredible year in AA with doubles power galore.
## Rada and Rodriguez Not Locked Out
Adding this duo to the 40 man roster now would mean losing them during the lockout.

> Nelson Rada and Raudi Rodriguez Will Not Be Locked Out
## Angels' Strategy
By keeping higher rated prospects in the minor leagues the Angels are ensuring they get a full Spring Training and season in the minors.
## League-Wide Trend
The Angels are not alone in this approach as September call ups throughout the league are lower than usual.
## Lockout Impact
Until the lockout is resolved several players worthy of an MLB call up will not receive one.
## Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League rosters are stacked and fans will watch high quality minor league games until the big boys figure out a new CBA.
## Key takeaway

The Angels are keeping higher-rated prospects in the minors to avoid lockout losses while evaluating players like Paris and Moore for MLB readiness.