3 players for Los Angeles Angels to target this offseason

Kodai Senga

The Los Angeles Angels already have one Japanese sensation atop the rotation. Why not a second?

Kodai Senga may be the most intriguing arm in the market. While he is being marketed as a top of the rotation arm, there are questions as to whether or not he can be that type of pitcher in the majors. His fastball and forkball are certainly major league quality, as is his command, but his other pitches are fringy at best. Scouts are understandably mixed on his future role, as he is viewed as ending up being anywhere between a middle of the rotation arm and a high leverage reliever.

This would make the Angels an intriguing option for Senga. They need help in both areas, as finding another top of the rotation arm to pair with Shohei Ohtani and locating high leverage arms for the bullpen have to be priorities. The Angels may be Senga’s best option at being a second starter. And, as Jon Morosi reported, they are certainly interested in bringing him on board.

Having Ohtani on board could also make a difference. His time in the majors and knowledge of the opposition would make Senga’s transition to the majors easier. Likewise, he would be someone that can help Senga navigate the more human elements to coming stateside, helping to show him the ropes and acclimate to the culture.

The Los Angeles Angels need to find another top of the rotation arm. Maybe Kodai Senga can be that player.