Not much was expected out of 31-year-old Scott Schebler when the Angels picked him up on a minor league contract before the 2021 season. Schebler was drafted in the 26th round of 2010 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers and spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and one with the Atlanta Braves in 2020 (he only had one registered at-bat with them). Since his 30-home run campaign in 2017, he has dealt with a decline at the plate and has struggled with injuries. His role with the Angels would simply be as a platoon player and defensive replacement.