Angels' Waiver Moves: Giolito, Renfroe, and More

The Los Angeles Angels have placed six players, including Lucas Giolito and Hunter Renfroe, on waivers, indicating a shift towards focusing on the future rather than making a playoff push. The move could help the team avoid paying a luxury tax and potentially secure a better compensatory draft pick if Shohei Ohtani leaves in free agency. The Angels acquired these players in hopes of reaching the playoffs but currently sit 12 games behind the final wild-card spot. The team will find out on Thursday if any players have been claimed.