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Angels Sign Yoán Moncada to One-Year, $5 Million Deal

The 29-year-old infielder looks to revive his career after an injury-plagued season, joining a roster with multiple players aiming for comebacks.

Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Chicago White Sox and Yoan Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox celebrate.
Manager Tony La Russa #22 greets Yoan Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox on the field prior to game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Angels on Thursday agreed with infielder Yoán Moncada on a one-year, $5 million deal, according to multiple reports. A switch-hitter, Moncada has a career .756 OPS, but he has played only 208 games over the previous three years. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Overview

  • Yoán Moncada has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple reports.
  • The Chicago White Sox declined Moncada's $25 million option for 2025, opting instead for a $5 million buyout after a season in which injuries limited him to just 12 games.
  • Moncada has a career .756 OPS and was once a top prospect, but injuries have significantly impacted his performance over the past three seasons.
  • The Angels' infield now features multiple players recovering from injuries, including Anthony Rendon and Zach Neto, alongside Moncada.
  • Moncada will compete for a spot at third base, potentially unseating Rendon, while also reuniting with former White Sox teammate Tim Anderson, who recently joined the Angels on a minor league deal.