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LA Angels: Why Juan Lagares will make the Opening Day roster

Juan Lagares, Los Angeles Angels (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

As spring training rolls on, one Angels player is making a strong case for the Opening Day roster. Non-roster invitee Juan Lagares is leading the way in the race for the fourth outfielder spot.

Lagares is batting .751 (4-for-7) with one RBI, one walk, three stolen bases, and zero strikeouts through four games. The 31-year old has also made a few nice defensive plays in center field.

A 2014 Gold Glove winner, Lagares has been known for flashing the leather, but a career .