The Angels designated veteran designated hitter Willie Calhoun for assignment, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. The former Dodgers top prospect had a .695 OPS in 68 games with the Angels this season.
The Angels are 52-69, fourth place in the American League West, after getting swept by the Toronto Blue Jays at home this week. The team is embracing a younger roster as it heads for its ninth straight losing season while auditioning veterans.
Calhoun was one such veteran. A non-roster invitee in spring training, he batted .297 with a .366 on-base percentage and .459 slugging percentage in 18 Cactus League games.