Angels News: Insider Predicts Moreno will Cut Payroll This Offseason
The Angels finished third in the AL West last season. They were in first place in mid-May, but they went 49-76 from May 16 to the end of the season and finished 73-89. Shohei Ohtani will be making almost $25 million more in 2023 than he did in 2022.
Sam Blum predicts that Moreno will cut payroll this off-season. The team finished third in the AL West after a promising start. Moreno is trying to sell the team. He will be reluctant to commit long-term money to the franchise. The Athletic has a list of free agency and trade predictions for all 30 teams.
The Angels will cut their payroll. They have about $120-$130 million committed. The team is in the process of selling. It's unclear if owner Arte Moreno is still in business of winning or selling at the best price.
