Angels’ Mike Trout Made MLB History On Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Angels went the entire first half of the season using just five starters to set a franchise record but still haven’t come up with a replacement for right-hander Jack Kochanowicz after he was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on July 11.

The Angels have a 2.8 percent chance to make the playoffs and are 4 1/2 games out with six teams ahead of them for the final wild-card spot.

A starter in the Mexican League, the 33-year-old right-hander will look to extend his big league career in the Rangers' bullpen.

The Angels had aspirations of moving up in the American League Wild Card standings and getting to the .500 mark when they arrived in New York to start a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field.

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Angels Rumored to Make Ridiculous Outfield Trade Amid Unexpected Playoff Push originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At long last, veteran outfielder Jo Adell is proving why the Los Angeles Angels selected him 10th in the 2017 MLB Draft. It’s too bad, then, that Angels fans may not get to enjoy Adell for much longer.