The Angels have signed left-hander Angel Perdomo and righty Huascar Ynoa to minor league contracts, per Baseball America’s Matt Eddy. Both are former big leaguers and both will presumably be in major league camp next spring.
Perdomo, 31, has pitched in parts of four big league seasons — including a brief 2025 appearance with the A’s. He’s totaled 52 major league frames and has an ugly 5.54 ERA in that time, though there are plenty of under-the-hood numbers to like. The towering 6’8″ southpaw sits 94.1 mph with his heater and gets great extension on the pitch due to his long levers. He’s punched out a massive 34.2% of his opponents in the majors but also struggles to command those lanky limbs, evidenced by a career 16% walk rate.
In parts of five Triple-A seasons, Perdomo has a 3.74 ERA, 35.7% strikeout rate and 15% walk rate. That ERA is slightly skewed from a rough showing this past season (5.52 ERA in 14 1/3 innings) as he returned from Tommy John surgery that cost him the entire 2024 season and a portion of the ’25 campaign. Perdomo is just shy of three years of major league service. If he’s called to the big leagues at any point and pitches like he did in 2023 before blowing out his elbow (29 innings, 3.72 ERA, 37.6 K%, 9.4 BB%), the Halos would be able to control him for another three seasons. He’s out of minor league options though, so if the Angels do add him to the major league roster, he’ll have to stick or else be designated for assignment.
Ynoa, 27, was a notable international signing by the Twins as a teenager out of his native Dominican Republic, way back in 2014. The Twins eventually traded him to Atlanta in exchange for lefty Jaime Garcia. Ynoa made his big league debut with the Braves in 2019 but posted uninspiring numbers in brief looks in both ’19 and ’20.
In 2021, Ynoa looked the part of a potential breakout arm. He logged a 2.90 ERA through his first 11 starts and 62 innings but stumbled through a poor finish that bloated his season-long earned run average to 4.05. It was a solid showing for a then-23-year-old righty all the same, but injuries halted his development. Ynoa pitched only 6 2/3 innings in the majors in 2022. He struggled to a 5.68 in 77 2/3 Triple-A frames as well before undergoing Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire 2023 campaign.
Upon returning in 2024, Ynoa’s struggles continued. He posted an ERA north of 6.00 in limited action and became a minor league free agent at season’s end. He then inked a minor league deal to go back to the Twins but was cut loose after five very rough minor league relief outings. Ynoa closed out the season pitching in the Mexican League, and he’s had a decent run in the Dominican Winter League this offseason (2.16 ERA, 18-to-10 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 relief innings). Like Perdomo, Ynoa is out of minor league options, so if he makes the roster he’d need to stick or else be exposed to waivers in order to be sent back down.
Throwing c.rap against the wall and seeing what sticks seems to be the strategy thus far
Every. Year. They can’t develop their own pitching so they apply the Hope n Pray method to get lucky on other teams scraps.
Maybe we can be a bit hopeful that Mike Maddux will be able to influence or create better decision-making with pitcher development (of course if he stays around and doesn’t call it quits because of Arte’s and Perry’s micromanaging).
Ynoa, checks a couple boxes former brave and hasn’t pitched in three years.
Re: Ynoa, you wonder what if he hadn’t lost his cool and punched that wall?
Came here to say this. Dude looked like he had all the talent to make it and he never really recovered from that. Don’t hit cement walls, kids.
@howiedizzle. makes sense because Arte punches air, and called perry and said ynoa I really like this kid he will break glass ceilings just keep him away from cement walls.
Punching that wall didn’t have anything to do w/his inability to develop a consistent release point. Never knew where he was going to let go of the ball. He could hit though. Might have been a fine outfielder if he’d chosen a different position.
Angels in the Bullpen is the sequel to the crappy 90s baseball movie we need.
It was a crappy movie indeed.
Hey, my son enjoyed and i did, too!
Match made in heaven
Angels Hot Stove Update: The Grinch Strikes Again
While the rest of MLB is out here handing out major league deals like candy canes, the Angels are… linked to everyone and signing none of them. The stove is hot, but Arte’s wallet? Ice cold.
Instead of real upgrades, we’re collecting misfit toys from the Island of Waived Arms: welcome Angel Perdomo and Huascar Ynoa—two more “projects” on minor league deals. Because nothing says “we’re serious about competing” like rolling the dice on other teams’ castoffs.
Meanwhile, the big names keep flying off the board. And us? We’re stuck watching the parade from the curb, wondering if Santa accidentally skipped Anaheim again.
Arte Moreno, you’re not just pinching pennies you’re pinching hope. At this rate, we’re not just rebuilding. We’re reimagining rock bottom.
We don’t need rumors. We need a miracle.
We don’t need “linked to.” We need inked by.
We don’t need another project. We need a plan.
Angels fans deserve better. We’ve waited long enough. Dear Santa help!
Oh, Arte has a plan and strategy. Hope
Hope fans see all these little Moves as being “active”.
Hope fans believe they are actually trying to win.
Hope all these “once was'” and broken armed pitchers somehow find the fountain of youth or miraculously heal
Hope fans like this seasons bobbleheads and give-a-ways and keep spending their entertainment $ in Anaheim.
Hope no one is actually paying attention and just believe what they tell us.
You are forced to spend your hard earned entertainment dollars on the angels because the other good place to spend your entertainment money has become so expensive you need to take a second mortgage out on your home just to afford tickets to Disneyland
My new favorite Angel beat writer.
The big names don’t want to play for the Angels. 3 guesses why?
Only need one. Arte.
Ok once again let’s review
Perry MORONnassia offseason checklist
Trade 37 home runs out of a lineup that can’t make contact for a highly touted prospect coming off two years of arm troubles ✅
Sing a once dominant pitcher who is now on his third team in one season coming off arm problems✅
Sign a former highly touted prospect middle infielder with ties to the braves who cannot hit major league pitching ✅
Sign two pitchers for the bullpen who were great 6 years ago trying to stay in the show that will both be DFA’ed by the all star break✅
Sign a pitcher out of options who only has 56 mlb innings. He throws hard but walks to many hitters✅
Sign a pitcher that was good 6 years ago then arm problems to the point he was so bad in the minors he was pitching overseas and wait for it. Ties to the braves shocking✅
Hire a manager with no experience at any level. This guy has not managed in little league and give him a one year deal✅
It’s not hard to see why the top free agents won’t come sign with the angels because who the hell would want to play in this mess, knowing you’re gonna miss the postseason
Sadly, we pay money to watch this crap
The quest for a 100 loss season is in process
Operation extreme redundancy continues
And a report just came out they are interested in arenado
Would any sane person honestly think Arenado would wave his no trade to come to a team just as bad if not worse than the one he is currently on? Plus, who are the Angels gonna trade to get him?
Whoever came up with that report needs to put down the pipe
They don’t need to trade anyone to get Arenado, he has negative value at this point. It comes down to whether he would waive the NTC and how much contract they’re willing to eat.
The Cards can’t GIVE him away right now. They’ll be lucky to get Mike Trout’s used socks for him.
@soccer ref. Money, but the skaggs family stole his wallet
He would be closer to home in Sunny SoCal. Great Weather. Hot Women. No humidity to put up with. There some advantages than what you Capt. Obvious ones like to point out day in and day out with every transaction. Outside of a handful of clubs, I don’t see quite a few teams making the same type of moves. Btw it s only December.
Stick to soccer buddy, Vaugh Grisson can rake MLB pitching, he has proven it. His problem is being hurt and not having a set defensive position.
If he can stay healthy for the Angels, he will become one of your favorite players. He hustles, always has a smile on his face and has a great personality.
It really is just a matter of staying healthy and settling down on a position, be it 3B or 2B
There is no such word for any player Perry Moronassian brings in. That word is healthy. No one the angles bring in is healthy
Look at every singing this year. Almost every guy has been hurt
Thats too funny. You actually think that Minasian makes any of the calls for the Angels. Well bless your heart.
Angels Hot Stove: Minasian’s Poker Face, Marlins Smoke, and the Imai Watch
The Halos aren’t done. Not even close.
Could this be really true. or was I talking in my sleep last night?
Marlins-Angels buzz is heating up, with Perry Minasian reportedly circling Miami’s pitching depth like a hawk. Names haven’t leaked, but the Angels are still sniffing for a controllable arm to slot behind Manoah and Grayson Rodriguez.
Jo Adell might be one of the last real chips on Perry’s poker table. Once untouchable, now potentially the key to unlocking a deal. Think of him as the wild card in a deck full of relievers and bounce-back bets.
Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai is still on the radar. Underground chatter says the Angels are one of three serious suitors. No formal offer yet, but Minasian’s been known to strike fast when the board tilts his way.
• Third base and center field remain open tabs. Don’t rule out a surprise veteran signing or a spring training trade. The roster’s flexible, but the clock’s ticking.
Say it ain’t so Jo
I like your idea of going after Miami’s pitching depth. The angels are forced to keep Adell. You cannot trade your top two home run leaders for pitching If you do that you trade 74 home runs out of a lineup that is a home run or strikeout team. There is not a team in Major league baseball that can afford to trade that many Home runs out of their lineup.
Plus who the angels brought into replace towards 37 home runs let alone Adele’s on top of that
Left field is open too. Created a hole to try and fill the rotation
Campanero, Lugo, in left
Rada in center
None of them can hit
Does anyone know how important I am lol
Mr gold master
Ah yes, the classic ‘Does anyone know how important I am?’ the philosophical cry of someone who’s just realized they’re not.”
Yes, although I didn’t just realize this, I have known for some time. I have definitely shrunk my ego, more humble now.
Are you thee one and only Johnny bravo. Great name
Angels keep grabbing the Braves scraps
Minasian’s “Hey I remember that guy” development plan.
A 6ft 8 lefty with great extension and mid 90s heater – man if he could just get those mechanics in line and repeatable, that fastball would play up really well.
At 31 he’s not terribly old but he could be such a weapon if he could get everything in line. Maybe working with Mike Maddox he can figure some things out – if there was anyone who could help him at this stage it would be Maddox.
Dollar Tree shopping again.
Pomeranz is not dollar tree
F farte. I kinda like Perry. He be catching lightning from this off season. As usual they haven’t done anything.
Another winter of letting all of the other teams sign the players they want while the Angels pick up hopes and dreams at bargain prices. Of course, sometimes they will wildly over-pay for someone who had a good second half of the previous season after a lackluster career.
Taylor Ward was rumored to go to Pittsburgh for the last two years which were his best of his career. The Pirates have an abundance of good young pitchers and the Angels probably could have gotten a couple of them. Instead they got one hopeful from the Orioles. I hope it works out.
The Angels still need a starting pitcher, a third baseman, a center fielder, a professional general manager, an owner who cares about his fans and at the bare minimum knows he owes his constituents. Unfortunately, at this moment, all we have are our hopes and dreams.
The Holes Keep Getting Bigger.
Third base. Another outfielder. A starting pitcher. A real closer. The list goes on.
And it’s clear now Arte Moreno isn’t going to spend to fix any of it. No free agents. No urgency. Just more patchwork and castoffs from other teams.
This is the same tired formula we’ve seen for years. And how disappointing it must be for all Angels fans to watch our beloved team stuck in neutral, owned by the worst owner in the league. We’re talking about Arte Moreno.
We deserve better. This fanbase deserves better.
ANGELS FANS IF WE COULD ORGANIZE TO BOYCOTT ONE HOME GAME NEXT YEAR, THAT WOULD MAKE A HUGE STATEMENT
@JB Now that they have a settlement in the Skagg’s’lawsuit, maybe Arte will allow for some spending finally.
Here it is folks Tyler Skaggs trial
The Angels didn’t wait for the verdict. They saw it coming.
After a three-month trial in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death case, the jury had been deliberating for four days. Then came the note: to the judge
“Are we responsible for awarding punitive damages?”
That’s not just a procedural question. That’s a flare in the dark a signal that the jury was already leaning toward liability. You don’t ask about punitive damages unless you’re past the basics. You ask when you’re weighing how bad it really was and how much punishment is deserved.
The Skaggs family was seeking $118 million. But the jury was clearly thinking bigger. They were deep into the question of recklessness, neglect, and organizational failure.
And that’s when the Angels blinked.
Before the jury could read a verdict, the Angels team’s attorneys stepped in and settled. Confidentially. Quietly. No public reckoning. No dollar figure. Just a deal to make it all go away.
But the message was already out.
This wasn’t just about one man’s overdose. It was about a system that failed him and a jury that was ready to say so.
Could this be the reason why the Angels aren’t spending this franchise is in a spiral downfall under the leadership of Arte Moreno
Yes, I 100% believe that the Angels were not spending until there was a ruling or settlement.
Arte needs the team to make him money. He has a budget that he sets and the GM will need to play within Arte’s imposed rules and limitations.
Everything the Angels have done thus far has been to save the team money or spending relatively small amounts. . We will see what happens now. Will the Angels spend now or continue to do little to nothing? I am assuming they do a bit more than they have done thus far.
Arte Moreno’s next move? Still unclear. But if history holds, expect more budget-conscious minor league signings then bold spending unless Rendon’s contract coming off the books next year, finally opens the vault.
Perry Minasian’s hands are tied. He’s playing poker with a $20 buy-in at a $100 table. And the fans? We’re stuck watching history repeats itself one-year deals, revolving, roster, and a front office praying for lightning in a bottle.
Ask trout and he will tell you, they are only one major signing away
Even better is that he might sell now. Arte had that hanging over his head and Soon-Shiong backed out of the process the last time because of the potential half billion liability that Arte was not willing to shoulder in the sale.
The trial’s over. The silence is broken. Now it’s Arte’s turn.
For years, the Skaggs tragedy hung over this franchise like a storm that never passed. And while the courtroom chapter may be closed, the damage to the team, to the fans, to the soul of this organization still lingers.
Arte Moreno had his chance to lead with integrity. He didn’t.
He had his chance to rebuild trust. He didn’t.
Now, with the truth laid bare and there’s only one move left that makes sense:
Sell the team. Arte Moreno Walk away. Let this franchise heal.
We can only hope and pray Johnny. Do you think Soon-Shiong would come back to the table now that this is settled?
There is always Ballmer or Kroenke if he isn’t interested now. Or Joe Lacob. Any of those 3 would be great. As long as Arte is gone.
Yes go ahead and organize it
Let me know what day and I will not go
Haven’t gone for 4 years now
So you’ve been on a solo boycott this whole time and didn’t tell us?
Two years, $34 million. That’s all it took for Chicago to land Munetaka Murakami—a 50-homer unicorn with swagger, discipline, and thunder in his bat. Meanwhile, the Angels front office is out here treating free agency like a garage sale.
This isn’t just about missing out on Murakami. It’s about the pattern. The passivity. The acceptance of mediocrity. Another 90-loss season? Don’t worry, Arte’s got a fresh batch of bobbleheads and fireworks to distract us.
Angels fan I don’t know about you, but I had to turn the angels games off in late July last year and look at the box score the next day
We’re not asking for miracles. Just a front office that acts like it wants to win.
Yeah, I switched over to watching the Brewers and the Tigers last year. This year? Maybe the Giants.
Remember how, last year, Perry was saying that 2025 was a transitional year, building a foundation for 2026 when the Angels would be ready to compete for a championship? Apparently, Arte and Perry are the two people who have forgotten about that.
Minasian was thinking Arte would transition out of ownership once the Skaggs case was settled.
One strike away. That’s where the heartbreak began.
The Angels were on the cusp of their first World Series in 1986. Donnie Moore had thrown two fastballs by Dave Henderson. Two outs. Two strikes. Bob Boone called for the split-finger. Henderson crushed it. A home run that still echoes through decades of frustration.
Some fans thought 2002 finally healed that wound. The World Series win. The help of Rally Monkey. The tears of joy. But for many, the pain never fully left. Every time that ’86 game replays, it’s still too much. One minute in, and I need to change the channel. The scar reopens. Gene Autry whisk down the elevator ready to celebrate with his beloved Angels and one minute later had to be whisked back up to his seat.
And now? The drought drags on. Arte Moreno had the team up for sale, then pulled back. Since then, it’s been more of the same: flashy signings, no rotation depth, and a refusal to rebuild. Band-Aids on bullet wounds. Generational talents wasted while the foundation crumbles.
This isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s about a decade of emotional investment, of believing, of being let down.
The free agent fruit tree has been picked dry
The Angels? Standing under the tree with an empty basket and a confused look, like they just realized it’s harvest season.
This used to be our thing scooping up buy-low bounce-back Players But now? Crickets. Total silence While other teams feast, we’re staring at twigs and wondering what happened.
Arte’s either asleep at the wheel or saving up for a fruit stand next year when Rendon’s contract finally rots off the books. But in the meantime, we’re stuck with holes at third, in the outfield, on the mound, and in the ‘pen.
Hope isn’t a strategy. And right now, it’s the only thing in our basket. while the Angels fans, hunger. Anaheim Stadium no soup line no food giveaways. Just a lump of coal.