OAKLAND, Calif. -- When Perry Minasian arrived to take over as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels in November 2020, he immediately committed himself to improving player development.
He's about to get a glimpse of that progress for the remainder of the 2023 season following a dramatic roster overhaul that included five players being placed on waivers.
"For multiple reasons, we haven't played well," Minasian said.
The Angels on Tuesday placed right-hander Lucas Giolito, relievers Dominic Leone, Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez and outfielder Hunter Renfroe on waivers, and all have since been claimed by contenders, three joining the Cleveland Guardians.