Infielder/outfielder Luis Rengifo and right-hander Chase Silseth of the Angels are each achieved for the yr, stories Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register on X. Rengifo had season-ending wrist surgical procedure whereas Silseth had season-ending elbow surgical procedure. It’s unclear precisely what sort of surgical procedure Silseth had however Fletcher says it was not Tommy John surgical procedure. Each gamers are anticipated to be prepared for Spring Coaching subsequent yr.
Rengifo was a preferred identify in commerce rumors this summer season attributable to his robust efficiency and narrowing window of membership management on a struggling crew. For the reason that begin of 2022, Rengifo has hit .273/.323/.431 for a wRC+ of 110. He’s additionally stolen 36 bases and bounced across the diamond to all three outfield spots and the three infield positions to the left of first base. He’s making $4.4MM this yr and is controllable through arbitration for 2025 earlier than he’s slated at no cost company.
The Angels are out of competition this yr and made some sell-side strikes previous to the commerce deadline, however restricted themselves to only transferring impending free agent relievers Carlos EstĂ©vez and Luis GarcĂa. Regardless of Rengifo’s identify popping up on occasion, he wasn’t traded, however maybe the wrist difficulty performed a task there. He landed on the IL July 4 attributable to proper wrist irritation and was reinstated July 23, however landed proper again on the IL on August 3. Possibly the uncertainty across the ailment tamped down the gives and led the Angels to carry on.
No matter what occurred with the commerce talks, the consequence now could be that Rengifo is out for the yr. That gained’t have a big impact on the Halos within the quick time period since they are going to largely be taking part in out the string for the remainder of the schedule. It’ll decrease Rengifo’s capacity to boost his 2025 wage in comparison with what would have been potential if he stayed wholesome. His identify is more likely to be in some commerce rumors once more this winter however the Angels may maintain onto him into the 2025 marketing campaign in order that he can reveal his well being for potential commerce companions. He’ll be transferred to the 60-day IL as quickly because the Angels have a necessity for his roster spot.
Extra to come back.
