Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has begun his offseason early. Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Angels' Andrelton Simmons opts out with five games remaining

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 9/22/20

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has begun his offseason early.

With Los Angeles on the brink of elimination from playoff contention, the club announced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old has opted out of the remainder of the regular season that finishes this Sunday.

Angels statement on Andrelton Simmons: pic.twitter.com/mlmhRJmokq
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 22, 2020

The Angels began the day with only five games remaining on the calendar and possessing a 24-31 record. Running the table likely wouldn't be enough for them to catch up with the Toronto Blue Jays (28-26) in the standings for the final American League postseason berth.

As ESPN noted, Simmons dealt with an ankle injury during the summer and missed nearly a month of play. In 30 games, he hit .297 with zero home runs, 10 RBI, seven doubles, and 16 strikeouts.

Simmons can enter unrestricted free agency after this season.

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