Angels' Anthony Rendon continues lengthy injury struggles, fans express frustration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has faced a dismal track record since joining the team, missing 553 games due to injuries from 2020 to 2024. His recent injury issues include surgery for a left hip problem, limiting him to just 57 games last season. Rendon signed a $245 million contract but has struggled to meet expectations, leading to growing discontent among Angels fans. The team restructured his salary for the final year, owing him $38 million but spreading payments over several years, as he remains in rehab without a definitive return date.
- •Rendon missed 553 games from 2020 to 2024 due to injuries.
- •He had a successful tenure with the Nationals, winning a World Series in 2019.
- •The Angels restructured his contract, paying him over several years.
- •Many fans criticize both Rendon and Angels management for the situation.
- •Angels sit at the bottom of the AL West with a 45-73 record.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Angels’ $245M Nightmare Has Left Fans Fuming Again After Anthony Rendon Missed 553 Games
"All-Star and a World Series title. That’s what Anthony Rendon boasts.
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