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Angels Restructure Anthony Rendon’s Deal, Deferring $38 Million and Ending His Playing Tenure

The move provides near-term payroll flexibility for Los Angeles, opening room to pursue help at third base.

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
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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 2026 salary of roughly $38 million will be paid out over several years, with reports describing a deferral in the three-to-five-year range and exact terms not yet public.
  • He is not expected to play in 2026 and will continue rehabbing in Houston, remaining under contract and eligible to be moved to the 60-day injured list to free a roster spot.
  • The Angels framed the restructure as creating financial flexibility for offseason additions, and they have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with reliever Kirby Yates.
  • Rendon appeared in 257 of a possible 1,032 games for the Angels and hit .242 with 22 home runs and 125 RBIs, as a cascade of injuries derailed his tenure after a strong 2020.
  • Reports indicate the luxury-tax treatment and short-term cash savings depend on the final deferral structure, and some coverage suggests the average annual value is unlikely to change.