Angels owner Arte Moreno committed to keeping key players at deadline

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Angels owner Arte Moreno committed to keeping key players at deadline
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Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno stated he will not trade key players at the upcoming trade deadline on August 3. Despite the team's disappointing season, Moreno intends to retain starters Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano and outfielder Jo Adell, all of whom have generated interest from other teams. The Angels have struggled in recent years, not making the playoffs since 2014, which raises questions about the effectiveness of this strategy. Moreno’s decision indicates a preference for maintaining the current roster instead of rebuilding with traded assets.

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  • Arte Moreno will keep Detmers, Soriano, and Adell at the trade deadline.
  • The Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014.
  • Detmers is performing well, with a 3.93 ERA this season.
  • Soriano had a strong start, with a 0.84 ERA in April.
  • Adell has 10 home runs and 41 RBIs this season.
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Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno isn't looking to sell at this year's trade deadline despite his team's poor season outlook. The post Angels’ Arte Moreno Not Looking to Move Key Pieces at Deadline appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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