Los Angeles Angels Trade Deadline Overview

Who could the Angels actually trade?

Typically, for a team struggling like the Angels are, the first pieces to be put on the block would be those in the final years of their contract. However, few of those pieces would actually have any value to most teams whatsoever. Weaver has been awful, and Wilson has yet to throw an inning this season. With the setback that he suffered during his rehab, one has to wonder when he will be able to return to the mound.

The Angles also lost Geovany Soto, who had been performing well in a platoon role, for the next four to six weeks with a torn meniscus. Soto had produced a solid .283/.338/.483 batting line with three home runs in 67 plate appearances before his injury, and with a $2.8 Million contract for this year, would have made an attractive trade chip. If he shows that same prowess with the bat upon his return, he could be someone teams inquire about.

Perhaps the two best pieces that the Angels have to offer are in their bullpen. Joe Smith is in the final year of his three year contract and has performed relatively well this season, although his 4.07 ERA and 5.00 FIP belie his 1.192 WHiP. Fernando Salas, meanwhile, has had quite a resurgent year, posting a 2.22 ERA and a 0.904 WHiP in his best season since 2011.

While there are a few pieces that could be of interest to a contenting team, it is highly unlikely that any of those players that could be on the trade block would bring back a return that would significantly change the face of the franchise. Unless….

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