Last season, the Los Angeles Angles went 85-77, remaining in postseason contention until the final days of the season. This year, with a plethora of injuries to the pitching staff and an offense virtually devoid of power, the Angels are struggling to stay out of the American League West basement.
The 2016 season has been a difficult one thus far for the Los Angeles Angels. Their starting rotation has been decimated by injries, with C.J. Wilson, Garrett Richards and the ongoing rehab of Tyler Skaggs. Huston Street has already made his annual trek to the disabled list as well, missing a month with an oblique strain.
With those injuries, the Angels have struggled to find any consistency in their rotation. Los Angeles ranks 21st in the Majors in terms of their rotation’s ERA, with that 4.59 ERA boosted by Richard’s performance. Jered Weaver has been quite hittable, while Nick Tropeano‘s ERA may look good, but his 1.554 WHiP suggests regression is inevitable.
Offensively, the Angels are not in much better shape. As of Monday, they rank 14th in the American League with 43 home runs, despite the presence of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. Their ability to hit for extra bases is practically non-existent, as they rank 12th in doubles and triples as well. Add in a minor league system universally considered to be among the worst in baseball, and the Angels seem to be in a great deal of trouble.
As we approach the trade deadline, let us take a look at what the Los Angeles Angels may do as the trade deadline approaches.
Next: A look at the salaries and contracts