Luis Rengifo had been out for two weeks due to a viral illness, but the Los Angeles Angels are getting their veteran utility man back just in time for their series against the Texas Rangers.
In a pair of corresponding moves, the Angels optioned infielder Niko Goodrum and right-handed pitcher Davis Daniel to Triple-A Salt Lake following Wednesday night's game against theThe 27-year-old veteran was one of several Los Angeles infielders to get sidelined in recent weeks. Third baseman Anthony Rendon has been out since April 20, while utility men Ehire Adrianza and Brandon Drury both hit the injured list on May 9.
With Rengifo back in the fold, Los Angeles can add him to their rotation of Guillorme and top prospects Zach Neto and Kyren Paris at second, third and short. Rengifo was batting .330 with two home runs, 11 RBI, nine stolen bases, an .839 OPS and a 0.9 WAR before he got sick. With star outfielder Mike Trout banged up, Rengifo becomes the WAR leader among active Angels position players.traded him there as a player to be named later in 2018. He made his MLB debut in 2019 and emerged as an everyday player in the Angels' lineup in 2022.
Between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Rengifo hit .264 with a .751 OPS, averaging 16 home runs, 52 RBI, six stolen bases and a 2.1 WAR a year.Sam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks.
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