A reunion between Jason Castro and the Los Angeles Angels makes sense.
Where else could the Los Angeles Angels turn to in their pursuit of catching depth? Tyler Flowers is certainly an intriguing option. His offensive numbers have regressed over the last few years but he’s one of the top defensive options on the market.
The Angels could also look at a bounce-back candidate like Robinson Chirinos who has spent much of his career as an above-average hitter in the NL West, but his wRC+ of 26 and -1.0 fWAR in 2020 with the Rangers and Mets is a big red flag.
Wilson Ramos and Austin Romine are two more intriguing options, but a reunion with Jason Castro perhaps makes the most sense.
Castro began 2020 with the Angels, appearing in 18 games and posting a wRC+ of 100 despite a .192 average. But Castro can typically be counted on to produce double-digit home run totals and a walk rate north of 10% across a full season. He’s also a very good defensive option who knows how to handle a pitching staff.
With his defensive abilities and arm behind the plate, Castro seems to make the most sense, along with his familiarity with the organization.
There aren’t very many high-quality options for the Los Angeles Angels, but there are intriguing options out there who the Angels could turn to as they look for some depth in 2021.