Somewhat predictably, Anthony Rendon's buyout has not led to a spending spree this offseason from the Los Angeles Angels like fans were hoping. While LA has kept itself busy with additions like Grayson Rodriguez, Kirby Yates, and Vaughn Grissom, it is hard to say that the Angels have actually improved when compared to the 2025 roster. However, as the offseason winds down, the Angels are set to be one of the league's most aggressive teams when it comes to international free agency.
The biggest international free agent signing in the Angels franchise history also happens to be the best one, period, across MLB in Shohei Ohtani.