Anthony Rendon Faces Long-Term Absence After Hip Surgery

The Angels' third baseman is sidelined again, raising questions about his future with the team following years of injuries and unfulfilled expectations.

Anthony Rendon, 34, will undergo hip surgery, marking his 13th injury-related absence since 2021, and is expected to be out for an extended period.
Rendon has played only 257 games out of a possible 708 since signing a $245 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019.
The Angels have signed Yoán Moncada to a one-year, $5 million deal, positioning him as the likely starting third baseman in Rendon's absence.
Rendon, who has openly considered retirement in recent years, plans to fulfill the final year of his contract, which runs through 2026, despite ongoing speculation about his future with the team.
The Angels' management and fans express frustration over Rendon's limited contributions, with some calling his contract one of the worst in MLB history.

Orange County Register