Angels weigh deep sale as MLB trade deadline nears

Controllable starters could yield young position-player help

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

What happened: MLB.com reports interim GM John Mozeliak is open to moving players under club control beyond 2026. Reid Detmers and José Soriano are prominent trade candidates, while Zach Neto and Jo Adell also carry value.

Why it matters: Few clubs are clear sellers, giving available talent added leverage in negotiations. Dealing controllable starters could replenish a roster that needs young position players.

By the numbers: The Angels entered July 20 at an MLB-worst 39-61 and have not reached the postseason since 2014. Detmers and Soriano are under team control through 2028, while Neto cannot become a free agent until 2030.

What to watch: Offers for Detmers and Soriano will indicate how far Mozeliak goes before the Aug. 3 deadline.

Sources

mlb.com 2026-07-31T17:41:12.548004+00:00

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