SAN DIEGO — Off a decade they made remarkable for their inability to build a presentable team around Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday came to terms with free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon on a seven-year, $245 million deal, according to sources.
With still work to be done on the pitching staff, but clearly angling to be relevant again in the American League West hours after failing in their pursuit of right-hander Gerrit Cole, the deal includes no options or opt-outs, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical.
The Angels are expected to seek at least one starting pitcher and perhaps two from among a shortening list of free agents.