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ESNY’s MLB Preview 2025: Los Angeles Angels can only go upward

Well, it took 14 years, but the Los Angeles Angels finally did it:

They finished last in the AL West in the Mike Trout Era in 2024, losing 99 games. Not exactly a strong first season without Shohei Ohtani for veteran skipper Ron Washington.

The silver lining is that there is only one way out of last place: Forwards and upwards. The Angels have already taken some small steps, namely moving Trout to right field from center to hopefully keep him off the injured list. GM Perry Minasian also made some good-not-great moves in the offseason that will hopefully give the Halos a boost in the standings.