Is this the 26-man roster (as of now)?

[Angelsjunky]

Maybe League 26-Man Roster

Catchers (2): Stassi, Suzuki

Infielders (6): Rendon, Walsh, Pujols, Fletcher, Iglesias, Rengifo (or Barreto)

Outfielders (4): Trout, Upton, Ward, Fowler

Starters (6): Bundy, Heaney, Quintana, Cobb, Canning, Ohtani

Relievers (8): Iglesias, Mayers, Barria, Buttrey, Pena, Claudio, Guerra, Rivera

AAA/Major League Depth

Catchers: Bemboom, Graterol

Infielders: Barreto (or Rengifo), Thaiss, Isabel, Wong, Rojas, Garcia

Outfielders: Adell, Marsh, Lund, Schebler

Starters: Sandoval, Suarez, Peters, Faria, Naughton, Diaz, maybe Ortega

Relievers: Bard, Quijada, Reyes, Reed, McCurry, Ryan, Biegalski

 

I know the Angels might not be done, but I also don't see a lot of room to make moves. Looking at the above, there are a few remaining questions:

1) Who will be the utility infielder? Rengifo or Barreto, obviously, but which one? 

2) Who will be the 4th outfielder? Schebler seems in line, but they might also sign someone and send him to AAA. Or, I suppose, they could try out Rengifo and Barreto in the outfield and if one or the other looks OK, carry both on the team.

3) 8th man in the bullpen? With the Guerra signing, Reyes is pushed to AAA as I think he still has options, while Rivera was a Rule 5 and needs to remain on the roster all season.

4) Whither Thaiss? He seems the odd-man-out again, but is due to start another year in AAA. Could be a trade candidate.

I'm also assuming that Barria makes the team over Sandoval, if only because Barria is out of options and Sandoval has 2.

And of course injuries can and will happen during Spring Training, so this is all subject to change. 

 

Edited February 6, 2021 by Angelsjunky

[BTH]

I'd hope they're not done, although they might be.

I'd think Barreto has the leg up Rengifo for the utility job since Barreto is out of options.

I think they really could go a number of ways for the 4th OF'er. Way too early to predict it, as they have lots of options. Such as moving Walsh or Fletcher to RF at times.

Same thing with the bullpen. Too early, and I'd also hope they make an addition or two.

If Thaiss hits, they'll find a place for him. Either at 1B with Walsh in RF or at 2B or LF.

[Angels 1961]

I think Barria starts year in rotation and Ohtani worked in sometime in late May.

[T.G.]

Still need someone who can backup Trout in CF, right?

[Blarg]

Given how many games he plays a year, no, the Angels do not need specifically a center fielder to sit on the bench. 

[Angels 1961]

15 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Still need someone who can backup Trout in CF, right?

Ohtani in 2022

[Blarg]

Go back to sleep, we will wake you when the season starts.

[Angelsjunky]

43 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Still need someone who can backup Trout in CF, right?

Theoretically that could be Schebler. If Trout gets injured, Marsh or Adell would be called up. 

[Docwaukee]

I think the guy they picked up yesterday (Robel Garcia) is gonna end up as a potential platoon option for RF.  

[Angels 1961]

3 hours ago, Dochalo said:

I think the guy they picked up yesterday (Robel Garcia) is gonna end up as a potential platoon option for RF.  

I agree because he can play INF and OF

[Angelsjunky]

Added Fowler and Garcia. I think the Angels could be done.

 

[stormngt]

On 2/3/2021 at 12:37 AM, Angelsjunky said:

Maybe League 26-Man Roster

Catchers (2): Stassi, Suzuki

Infielders (6): Rendon, Walsh, Pujols, Fletcher, Iglesias, Rengifo (or Barreto)

Outfielders (4): Trout, Upton, Ward, Fowler

Starters (6): Bundy, Heaney, Quintana, Cobb, Canning, Ohtani

Relievers (8): Iglesias, Mayers, Barria, Buttrey, Pena, Claudio, Guerra, Rivera

AAA/Major League Depth

Catchers: Bemboom, Graterol

Infielders: Barreto (or Rengifo), Thaiss, Isabel, Wong, Rojas, Garcia

Outfielders: Adell, Marsh, Lund, Schebler

Starters: Sandoval, Suarez, Peters, Faria, Naughton, Diaz, maybe Ortega

Relievers: Bard, Quijada, Reyes, Reed, McCurry, Ryan, Biegalski

 

I know the Angels might not be done, but I also don't see a lot of room to make moves. Looking at the above, there are a few remaining questions:

1) Who will be the utility infielder? Rengifo or Barreto, obviously, but which one? 

2) Who will be the 4th outfielder? Schebler seems in line, but they might also sign someone and send him to AAA. Or, I suppose, they could try out Rengifo and Barreto in the outfield and if one or the other looks OK, carry both on the team.

3) 8th man in the bullpen? With the Guerra signing, Reyes is pushed to AAA as I think he still has options, while Rivera was a Rule 5 and needs to remain on the roster all season.

4) Whither Thaiss? He seems the odd-man-out again, but is due to start another year in AAA. Could be a trade candidate.

I'm also assuming that Barria makes the team over Sandoval, if only because Barria is out of options and Sandoval has 2.

And of course injuries can and will happen during Spring Training, so this is all subject to change. 

 

What about Ward?  He was solid last year.

[fanfromday1]

Question: Do we get to carry an extra player this season because Ohtani could be classified as a two way player? If so, the Angels could keep one of Adell or Marsh on the roster and allow them take turns rotating back and forth between AAA and Anaheim. This would gradually give them both a chance to get some MLB playing time.  

[Angelsjunky]

49 minutes ago, stormngt said:

What about Ward?  He was solid last year.

I have him listed among the outfielders on the major league team. I don't expect either him or Fowler to be full-time, and both may lose playing time once Marsh and/or Adell are ready.