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Angels designate Justin Upton for assignment
Angels fans are now biting their fingernails this doesn't turn out like Pujols. The video at the link says he had a 6 RBI game March 31.
The Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment, the team announced on Saturday.
The Angels will now have seven days to either trade Upton or place him on irrevocable outright waivers. The 34-year-old has one year and $28 million remaining on his five-year, $106 million contract with the Halos, who will be on the hook for that money if no team trades for the slugger or claims him off waivers.
The Angels made a similar move last season when they designated Albert Pujols for assignment. Pujols, who was in the final season of a 10-year, $240 million deal, went unclaimed and was released before signing with the Dodgers.
The Angels will now have seven days to either trade Upton or place him on irrevocable outright waivers. The 34-year-old has one year and $28 million remaining on his five-year, $106 million contract with the Halos, who will be on the hook for that money if no team trades for the slugger or claims him off waivers.
The Angels made a similar move last season when they designated Albert Pujols for assignment. Pujols, who was in the final season of a 10-year, $240 million deal, went unclaimed and was released before signing with the Dodgers.
Read more; https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-designate-justin-upton-for-assignment