Angels eye rebuild as Reid Detmers emerges as trade candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels are considering a roster overhaul, with left-handed starter Reid Detmers, who has a 3.68 ERA and team control through 2028, identified as a trade target. Jim Bowden of The Athletic suggested that Detmers could bring a significant return in a trade, particularly if the market for starting pitchers remains limited. The Angels have struggled since Shohei Ohtani's departure in free agency and face the dilemma of whether to rebuild now or risk lower trade value later. A potential fire sale could be prudent for the team, given their recent performance and the current state of the roster.
- •Reid Detmers is a potential trade candidate this summer.
- •Angels are contemplating a complete roster teardown.
- •Detmers has team control until 2028, increasing his trade value.
- •The Angels could benefit from a strong return if they trade Detmers.
- •Angels have struggled since Shohei Ohtani's exit.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Angels' 3.68 ERA lefty could be trade candidate amid need of 'complete teardown'
"This starting pitcher might be the key to kick-starting a rebuild.
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