Petit was a huge asset for the Los Angeles Angels in 2016 filling in at all the infield spots except first base and also playing left field. Petit got extensive work early in the year as he filled in for shortstop Andrelton Simmons who was on the disabled list with a dislocated thumb for just over five weeks.
The Angels also lost two players who were designated for assignment in catcher Juan Graterol, and reliever Blake Parker. Parker never pitched for the Angels when he was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. Graterol played nine games for the Angels in 2016 hitting .