The Los Angeles Angels got a rest day Thursday after a crushing loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, dropping them six games out of the race for a spot in the American League Wild Card.
In other news, All-Star Kenley Jansen revealed his plans to retire, though not for a long while. The 37-year-old says he still wants to play four more years after this season, and has proven he still has the stuff to hang with baseball's elite this season.
Additionally, the Halos signed utility man Cavan Biggio to a minor league contract Wednesday, and he will begin his time with the Angels in Triple-A.
Biggio, 30, has played bounced around the league since the beginning of last season, playing for the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Braves and Royals since Opening Day in 2024.
And finally, Mike Trout provided an update on the knee injury which has kept him from playing defense since his return in May.
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Angels Tweets of the Day:
Happy birthday, @MikeTrout! pic.twitter.com/VJBn0dBiHE
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 7, 2025
What Angels player got you into baseball?
— SleeperAngels (@SleeperAngels) August 7, 2025
I’ll start: pic.twitter.com/RlkaGK6fux
#Angels Mike Trout has hit his 398th career home run and his 200th at Angel Stadium.
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) August 6, 2025
He is the first player in Major League history to have 200+ HR and 100+ SB at any one ballpark. https://t.co/R81NmTe5Ig
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