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Angels Bring Back Yoán Moncada on Reported One-Year, $4 Million Deal

The move reflects the club's low-cost approach to filling third base during Anthony Rendon's absence.

The Angels’ Yoán Moncada runs to first base after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning of their game against the Dodgers on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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3/29/25

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the agreement is for one year at $4 million and remains pending a physical, with no official team announcement yet.
  • Moncada is expected to handle most starts at third base while Anthony Rendon recovers from hip surgery, and Rendon is slated for the 60-day injured list to manage the roster.
  • Last season with Los Angeles, the 30-year-old appeared in 84 games and hit .234/.336/.448 with 12 home runs, missing time due to a right thumb strain and persistent right knee inflammation.
  • His offensive profile featured an 11.1% walk rate and left-handed power but continued elevated strikeouts, and his defensive range graded among the worst at third base, per Baseball Savant.
  • The Angels have infield alternatives who can cover third, including Vaughn Grissom, Oswald Peraza, Christian Moore, Kyren Paris, and Denzer Guzman, keeping Moncada’s role contingent on health and performance.