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Angels Elevate Bryce Teodosio, Release Lamonte Wade Jr.

The team is banking on the 26-year-old's elite speed to shore up an outfield weakened by injuries.

Jul 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (35) makes a play against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Angels center fielder Bryce Teodosio battles the sun and flying pigeons to make a catch on a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Overview

  • The Angels selected outfielder Bryce Teodosio’s contract on August 2, promoting the undrafted Clemson product to the major league roster.
  • Teodosio has hit .330/.385/.511 with one home run, 12 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 25 Triple-A Salt Lake games this season.
  • Baseball Savant ranked him in the 98th percentile in MLB sprint speed last year, projecting improved defensive range in center field.
  • In 2024, he totaled five homers, 51 RBIs and 40 steals over 114 games for Triple-A Salt Lake before making a five-game MLB debut.
  • Veteran Lamonte Wade Jr. was released after hitting .169 with one home run and three RBIs in 30 games for Anaheim and not appearing since July 26.