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The Los Angeles Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract with a club option for 2026, the team announced Thursday.
The option also would be worth $2.5 million and carries a $250,000 buyout should the team decline it.
Catcher Matt Thaiss was designated for assignment to free a space on the 40-man roster. The Angels agreed to a two-year deal with catcher Travis d'Arnaud earlier this week.
Newman is in line to be the Angels' starting shortstop to open next season while Zach Neto misses time after surgery performed last week on his right shoulder.