Angels Intensify Trade Market Pursuit for Starting Pitching, Despite Ohtani Focus

The Los Angeles Angels are aggressively searching for starting pitching upgrades on the trade market, engaging with rival clubs for players such as Shane Bieber, Corbin Burnes, Tyler Glasnow, and Alek Manoah. While the addition of Glasnow would likely push the Angels into the luxury tax, Bieber and Burnes would be more financially feasible options. The Angels' interest in Manoah, who has four seasons of team control, is noteworthy despite his decline in performance in 2023. The team's pursuit of these pitchers could indicate their plans for the offseason, regardless of whether they retain Shohei Ohtani. The Angels' rotation needs improvement after posting below-average numbers last season, and even if they keep Ohtani, they would benefit from a significant upgrade. The report does not mention specific trade packages, but the Angels' young prospects have intrigued rival clubs in the past.