The Angels made several additions to their roster this offseason, but they never made a big splash, instead acquiring right-hander Grayson Rodriguez and outfielder Josh Lowe in trades and signing a slew of veterans to one-year deals.
They signed right-hander Alek Manoah to a one-year pact to compete for a rotation spot, while also signing veteran relievers Kirby Yates, Drew Pomeranz, Jordan Romano and Brent Suter to one-year deals.
On the position-player side, they brought back third baseman Yoán Moncada on a one-year deal while also acquiring utilityman Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox. They join the club’s young core led by shortstop Zach Neto, first baseman Nolan Schanuel, outfielder Jo Adell and catcher Logan O'Hoppe.
Here’s a look at how the roster could shape up before Opening Day against the Astros on March 26 in Houston:
Catcher (2): Logan O’Hoppe, Travis d’Arnaud
The Angels are hopeful that new manager Kurt Suzuki and new catching coach Max Stassi will help O’Hoppe bounce back after a difficult season. It’s also the second year as the backup for d’Arnaud, who signed a two-year, $12 million deal before 2025.
First baseman (1): Nolan Schanuel
Schanuel, 23, is heading into his third full season as the club’s starting first baseman, and he could be in for a breakout, especially if he can tap into some power.
Second baseman (1): Christian Moore
Moore, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, will compete for the starting job along with Oswald Peraza, Grissom and Minor League signing Nick Madrigal.
Shortstop (1): Zach Neto
Neto has emerged as the club’s best player over the last two seasons and could be an All-Star for the first time in 2026.
Third baseman (1): Yoán Moncada
Moncada was brought back on a one-year deal worth $4 million with Anthony Rendon out for a second straight year, but the Angels also signed veteran Jeimer Candelario to a Minor League deal to add depth because of Moncada’s injury concerns in recent years.
Outfielders (5): Mike Trout, Jo Adell, Josh Lowe, Jorge Soler, Bryce Teodosio
The Angels will use of a mix of all five players in the outfield, as Suzuki will have to mix and match based on matchups and availability. Trout and Soler will share designated hitter duty, while Teodosio is the only center fielder on the roster but hasn’t hit in the Majors. Jose Siri also could factor into the equation in center after being signed to a Minor League deal.
Bench/utility (2): Oswald Peraza, Vaughn Grissom
Grissom, who was acquired in a trade with the Red Sox, is a favorite along with Peraza to claim bench roles. Both are out of Minor League options. Madrigal also could find himself in the mix as well as Candelario, while first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini is also an intriguing non-roster invite. Kyren Paris and Matthew Lugo will also compete for spots this spring.
Starting pitchers (5): Yusei Kikuchi, José Soriano, Reid Detmers, Grayson Rodriguez, Alek Manoah
Kikuchi and Soriano were both solid in 2025, while Detmers returns to starting after a strong year in relief. Rodriguez (bone spurs in right elbow) and Manoah (Tommy John surgery) both didn’t pitch in the Majors last year due to injury. So other internal options include Jack Kochanowicz, Caden Dana, Sam Aldegheri, Victor Mederos, Mitch Farris and George Klassen.
Relief pitchers (8): Robert Stephenson, Drew Pomeranz, Kirby Yates, Jordan Romano, Ryan Zeferjahn, Chase Silseth, José Fermin, Brent Suter
After losing Kenley Jansen to free agency, the Angels don’t have a set closer, but Stephenson has been effective when healthy and Yates and Romano have extensive closing experience. Yates, Romano, Pomeranz and Suter were signed to one-year deals but carry risk as aging veterans. Zeferjahn, Silseth and Fermin are holdovers from last year, and Silseth is out of options. Ben Joyce will be a major factor once he returns from right shoulder surgery, while other options include Sam Bachman, Jayvien Sandridge and Samy Natera Jr. and Minor League signings Miguel Castro, Nick Sandlin and Tayler Saucedo.