What happened: Jon Morosi reported the Los Angeles Angels are preparing for an unusually active approach before the August 3 trade deadline. The club is expected to execute a higher volume of deals than in typical seasons.
Why it matters: The Angels are positioned as definitive sellers this summer. The organization recently began listening to offers for controllable assets like shortstop Zach Neto to accelerate a roster rebuild.
By the numbers: Los Angeles sits at 38-53 this season, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 4.8. The club has lost three consecutive games.
What to watch: The market will monitor which core players the Angels ultimately move over the next two weeks.