On Tuesday afternoon the Los Angeles Angels surprised fans by officially punting on their 2023 campaign. The Angels made at least five players—several of whom were obtained at the deadline this season—available to waiver claims in what ESPN’s Jeff Passan labeled a “salary dump.” Teams that claim any of these players will pay their remaining salaries for the season.
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Angels have placed starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López, and outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers, sources tell ESPN. Huge potential playoff implications: All can be claimed by teams for free on Thursday.