AL West: 2B Battle in Anaheim

Los Angeles Angels

Recently, the Angels re-signed Yoán Moncada to be their primary third baseman. Last year, Moncada hit .234 over 84 games with 12 home runs. He battled injuries throughout the season, limiting a potential power breakout from the 30-year-old Moncada. He barreled the ball a career best 14.3% of the time with a 43.4% hard-hit rate to go with a 16.4% HR/FB. With Moncada back in the fold as the team’s third baseman, there is now a competition brewing at second base.

Christian Moore was initially set to play third base for the Angels, and he may get plenty of time at the position if injuries once again affect Moncada. Moncada has not played more than 104 games in the previous four seasons. Moore made his MLB debut last...

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