ANAHEIM -- The Angels are heading into 2021 looking for a fresh start after hiring new general manager Perry Minasian early in the offseason.

The Angels are aiming to stop their streak of five straight losing seasons and make the postseason for the first time since 2014. Minasian and his staff have already made a few moves to help the Angels going forward, including acquiring closer Raisel Iglesias and shortstop José Iglesias via trades.

But the Angels still have plenty of work to do before the start of the 2021 season, so here’s a look at five questions facing the club heading into the New Year.

1. How will the Angels improve the rotation?
The biggest priority this offseason was improving a rotation that finished with the second-worst ERA (5.52) in the Majors in 2020. The Angels have yet to make any meaningful additions to their rotation this offseason, but they are likely to acquire at least one starting pitcher and perhaps two to add to a rotation that is expected to include Dylan Bundy, Andrew Heaney, Griffin Canning and hopefully Shohei Ohtani.

Trevor Bauer is the lone ace on the market and the Angels remain in the mix to sign him, along with the Mets. But if the Angels don’t get Bauer, they might need to get creative via trade to find a frontline starter. It’ll be interesting to see what the Angels do, as even a competent rotation could be their ticket to the postseason.

2. Will the Angels add to the bullpen?
The Angels have remade their bullpen this offseason, acquiring Iglesias as well as lefty Alex Claudio and Rule 5 right-hander Jose Alberto Rivera. But they’ve also lost quite a few relievers from last year, including Hansel Robles, Keynan Middleton, Matt Andreise, Justin Anderson, Hoby Milner, Jacob Barnes and Noé Ramirez. So the club should keep making additions that make sense, but it’s not likely the Angels break the bank for more relief help. Iglesias was the key addition as closer, and they can use a combination of Mike Mayers, Ty Buttrey and Felix Peña as the top setup relievers. It’s more likely they sign relievers to one-year deals or even go the Minor League free-agent route to add more bullpen depth.

3. Will the Angels acquire a catcher?
Angels manager Joe Maddon confirmed they were in on free agent catcher James McCann before he signed a four-year deal worth $40.6 million with the Mets. The club’s interest came as a bit of a surprise given its need for pitching. But Minasian said he believes a club can’t have enough catching depth, suggesting the Angels are likely to add a catcher to the mix to join Max Stassi and Anthony Bemboom. J.T. Realmuto remains the top catcher available in free agency, but barring another surprise, the Angels are more likely to try to find a veteran on a lesser deal like they did last offseason, when they signed Jason Castro to a one-year pact. But with the Mets out of the picture, maybe the Angels sign Realmuto to shock the industry, just like they did with third baseman Anthony Rendon last year.

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4. What’s the plan for Shohei Ohtani?
There’s no more interesting player on the Angels, or perhaps in baseball, than Shohei Ohtani. The club remains hopeful that he’ll be able to resume two-way status in 2021, starting on the mound once a week and serving as designated hitter three to four times a week. But Ohtani is coming off yet another elbow/forearm injury and this is likely his last chance to prove he can stay healthy in a two-way role. The club has already had him practice in the outfield and at first base to improve his versatility in case he becomes a full-time position player. In an ideal world, Ohtani stays healthy and performs much like he did in 2018, when he was the AL Rookie of the Year. But health is the key for Ohtani, who remains under team control through 2023.

5. What’s the plan at first base?
Albert Pujols is entering the final season of his 10-year contract signed before the 2011 season, but he’s likely to spend it in a backup role. Jared Walsh had a breakout rookie season in 2020, batting .293/.324/.646 with nine homers and 26 RBIs in 32 games. He will head into Spring Training as the favorite to be the club’s regular first baseman, but he’ll have to earn the job, especially considering the small sample size in 2020. But Walsh appears likely to be the regular at first base with Pujols serving as a backup and occasional DH when Ohtani isn’t available. Matt Thaiss could also see some action at the position, but Walsh has moved ahead of Thaiss on the organization’s depth chart.