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Angels Seek Center Fielder Amid Outfield Depth Concerns
18 Nov
Summary
- Angels lack true everyday center fielder after Trout moved to right field
- Teodosio struggled offensively in 50 games at center in 2025
- Angels may trade Ward or Adell to acquire a center fielder
As of November 18, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a unique position regarding their outfield. While they have depth with the breakout performances of Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, the team lacks a true everyday center fielder after superstar Mike Trout was moved off the position last year.
Bryce Teodosio, who rated as an elite defender in center field, slashed just .203/.248/.304 with one homer in 150 plate appearances during his 50 games at the position. Despite some expected improvement from the 26-year-old, his high strikeout rate of 31.3% suggests he may not be ready to be a regular in center.
This has prompted the Angels to explore adding a center fielder to their outfield mix, which also includes Trout, Ward, Adell, and Jorge Soler. Trout, who sustained a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee last April, will not be returning to center field, as he spent the rest of the season as the designated hitter.
