The Los Angeles Angels are one of many worst groups within the American League, and, consequently, they’re anticipated to be sellers with the commerce deadline approaching on the finish of the month.
One of many gamers they may flip to get a pleasant package deal of prospects in return is infielder Luis Rengifo, who’s having the season of his life with a .315 batting common, 36 runs scored and 22 stolen bases.
Rengifo, nevertheless, has landed on the injured listing with a wrist damage.
“A wrist damage interrupts Luis Rengifo’s profession 12 months,” Talkin’ Baseball tweeted.
A wrist damage interrupts Luis Rengifo’s profession 12 months pic.twitter.com/NdqmXA8T3w
Rengifo suffered the damage on Wednesday in opposition to the Oakland Athletics. He fouled a ball off his proper arm close to his wrist and needed to go away the sport.
The Angels despatched him for X-rays, which didn’t present any fractures, however an MRI confirmed irritation within the space, and the group positioned him on the 10-day IL. There’s nonetheless no phrase on how lengthy he really will likely be out, however the damage comes on the worst doable time with the commerce deadline shortly approaching.
Even when he’s recovering, groups must be lining up for Rengifo’s companies, as he isn’t anticipated to be sidelined for too lengthy.
He has some pop (12 doubles, six homers this season) and might play a number of infield and outfield positions, making him a flexible piece for any contender.
It doesn’t make sense for the Angels to maintain him, as he’s comparatively near free company and so they aren’t anticipated to contend in 2024, or in 2025, for that matter.