With a need for pitching, the Los Angeles Angels were urged to sign Houston Astros free agent Framber Valdez to solidify their rotation.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez compares his new team to the 2023 Baltimore Orioles that won 101 games and the AL East crown.

Horton, who is ranked the No. 15 overall international prospect in this year’s class, is the highest rated player among those connected to the Angels prior to Thursday’s opening of the

The Angels signed right-handed reliever Miguel Castro to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

Castros has pitched for the Blue Jays, Rockies, Orioles, Mets, Yankees, Diamondbacks and White Sox. He had a rough 2025, getting only six games in at the MLB level with Chicago and allowing five earned runs in 6.0 innings. His career ERA is a more palatable 4.24.

The day began with the Angels prospect being named his league's player of the month. By the next morning, his career was effectively over.

The Los Angeles Angels have their 2026 international draft class signed and in place, and it includes some intriguing names, including prospects that are big-money signings by international standards.