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Angels Restructure Anthony Rendon’s Contract, Deferring 2026 Pay and Ending His Tenure

The deferral of roughly $38.6 million over several years creates near-term payroll flexibility for Los Angeles.

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Aug 10, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) looks toward the crowd during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) throws to first base to force out Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Will Wagner (not shown) in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rendon’s remaining 2026 salary, about $38.57 million, will be deferred over roughly three to five years with exact payout terms undisclosed, multiple outlets reported.
  • He is not expected to play in 2026 and will continue rehabbing in Houston, with the Angels able to free a roster spot by placing him on the 60-day injured list, according to ESPN.
  • The agreement effectively ends Rendon’s time with the Angels and is expected to open room for the club to pursue third-base help via free agency or trade.
  • Rendon appeared in 257 of 1,032 possible games across the deal and missed the entire 2025 season after left-hip surgery, never topping 58 games in any Angels season.
  • The seven-year, $245 million signing is widely regarded as a bust given persistent injuries and steep decline, with minimal on-field value delivered since 2021.