The Los Angeles Angels have some financial flexibility heading into the back half of the offseason-thanks in part to a restructured deal with Anthony Rendon-but so far, they’ve been more observers than movers. While other teams made splashy additions, the Angels have largely stayed on the sidelines. Case in point: they watched Boston scoop up Ranger Suárez, and didn’t seriously enter the mix for either Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman.
Bichette landed a three-year deal with the Mets. Bregman was just introduced as the newest member of the Cubs.
And in typical Dodgers fashion, their front office pulled off another blockbuster, locking down Kyle Tucker with a deal that fits their now-signature long-term structure. Meanwhile, the Angels did make one move-adding outfielder Josh Lowe in a three-team trade-but the glaring need at third base remains unaddressed.
That could change soon.
With Bichette off the board, a new opportunity may be opening up for the Angels to target a different kind of impact bat-one that might be flying a bit under the radar. As the big names settle into their new homes, the market is starting to clarify, and that could work in the Angels’ favor.
The Mets shifted their focus from Tucker to Bichette. The Phillies, once linked to Bichette, pivoted to bring back J.T.
Realmuto. And while Cody Bellinger is still expected to return to the Yankees, the Mets haven’t ruled out making a late push.
All of this movement has created a ripple effect, and for the Angels, that ripple might lead straight to Eugenio Suárez.
Suárez, a veteran third baseman with legitimate 30-homer pop, is still on the market. And while he’s not the headline-grabber that Bichette or Bregman is, he checks a lot of boxes for a team like the Angels. He brings power, experience, and a bit of edge to a lineup that could use all three.
Given where the market is trending, Suárez likely won’t command a long-term deal. Something in the range of two years, $30 million feels realistic-and for the Angels, that’s a manageable number. It’s not just about filling a hole at third base; it’s about doing it with a player who could make an immediate impact and, if things go well, be a valuable trade chip come July.
Of course, the Angels won’t be the only ones in on Suárez. The Pirates are also expected to be in the mix.
But if it comes down to a bidding war, the Angels should have the upper hand. They’ve got the payroll room, the positional need, and the incentive to make a move now rather than wait.
With spring training approaching, the clock is ticking. The Angels have a chance to make a smart, targeted addition that brings both upside and flexibility. Suárez might not be the flashiest name left on the board-but he might be exactly what this team needs.