Veteran OF Adam Eaton signs with Angels
Veteran outfielder Adam Eaton did not remain available for long.
Less than 24 hours after the completion of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Eaton has officially joined the Los Angeles Angels:
The Chicago White Sox designated Eaton for assignment last Wednesday and, per ESPN, unconditionally released the 32-year-old Monday. He originally joined the White Sox on a one-year contract worth $8 million that included a team option for next year, and he was slashing .201/.298/.344 with five home runs and 28 RBI across 58 games this season when he was let go.
Eaton spent the previous four campaigns with the Washington Nationals, where he earned his first and, to date, only World Series ring.
The Angels will come off the break at 45-44 and in fourth place in the American League West standings, nine games back of the first-place Houston Astros. Los Angeles opens the second half of the season Friday night at home versus the Seattle Mariners (48-43, seven games behind Houston).
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