Angels acquire Eduardo Escobar in trade with Mets
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Halos part ways with minor league RHPs, top 30 contenders Landon Marceaux, Coleman Crow
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It shows the Angels are serious about competing this season as they look to strengthen their infield as Rendon is out with a left wrist bruise and Neto is struggling with a left oblique strain.
“Obviously our strength was really tested in the infield,” said manager Phil Nevin after his team’s 7-4 loss to the Rockies in the series opener at Coors Field. “He’s a pro. He’s been around a long time and he’s been through a lot in this game.
“He’s someone I’m getting a lot of text messages from right now about what a great guy he is and how he wants to win and be a competitor. So I’m looking forward to having him here.”
Escobar, 34, averaged .236/.286/.409 in 40 games this season with the Mets with four homers, three doubles, two triples and 16 RBIs. He saw action primarily at third base, but also made nine appearances at second base and one at shortstop.
OFFICIAL: The Angels acquired INF Eduardo Escobar and cash from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league right-handed pitchers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. pic.twitter.com/ETR3KGEFpK
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 23, 2023
Escobar is a .254/.307/.435 career hitter with 162 home runs and 621 RBIs in 1,304 games over 13 seasons with the White Sox, Twins, D-Backs, Brewers and Mets. He was an All-Star in 2021, and he’s been hot on the plate lately, posting .289/.349/.487 in his last 30 games.
The Venezuelan native is known for his clubhouse presence as he has long been one of the most amusing players in the majors.
Escobar expects to play at third base until Rendon returns, but could occasionally fill in at second base and shortstop. The Angels started shortstop Andrew Velazquez in the absence of Neto, while Luis Rengifo started at third base.
Brandon Drury and Michael Stefanic shared time at second base while Jared Walsh and Kevin Padlo formed a train at first base.
However, the Angels are expected to send an infielder to make room for Escobar in the 26-man roster. Urshela was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for Escobar in the 40-man roster.
Rendon’s wrist was better on Friday but there is no exact timeline for his return just yet, while Neto is not on the road trip and is expected to be out for a few more weeks. But the Angels wanted to be aggressive and brought in Escobar, who is in the final year of his contract, who also has a $9 million option for 2024.
To acquire Escobar, the Angels parted ways with two right-handers from Double-A Rocket City.
Marceaux, 23, was the Halos’ third-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft and had a 4.88 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 59 innings at Double-A.
Crow, 22, was selected in the 28th round of the 2019 MLB Draft and had a 1.88 ERA with the Trash Pandas with 31 strikeouts in 24 innings. Crow was ranked as the club’s No. 19 candidate by MLB Pipeline, while Marceaux was No. 20.