The Angels announced this afternoon that theyve selected the contract of infielder from Triple-A. Utility infielder was designated for a signment to make room for Guzman on the 40-man and active rosters. In addition, Anaheim announced that theyve optioned outfielder to Triple-A and recalled infielder . Guzman, 21, was signed by the Angels as an amateur out of the Dominican Republic and made his profe sional debut during the 2021 season. Hoby Milner Jersey After hitting his way out of rookie ball in late 2022, Guzman began to climb the minor league ladder but generally didnt show much promise with the bat. That was, at least, until this year, when Guzman enjoyed a breakout at the Double- and Triple-A levels. Hes slashed .247/.343/.426 in 129 games between those two levels this year, with 30 doubles, 17 homers, and a 14-17 record on the bases. Some of that breakout seems to have been fueled by the inflated offensive environment found in the Pacific Coast League, but given Guzmans youth its still impre sive that hes been able to hold his own offensively in the upper minors. The overwhelming majority of Guzmans work over the years has come at shortstop, though he does have a small amount of experience at third base as well. In the short term, Guzman figures to fill in for at short while the latter player nurses a day-to-day injury. Looking into the future, however, Netos presence leaves a long-term roadblock to Guzman getting much time at the position in the majors. Perhaps other spots around the infield could become available as soon as next year with and ticketed for free agency this winter, and if that comes to pa s then a strong first impre sion for Guzman could get him into the conversation for a larger role in the majors in 2026. To make room for Guzman on the roster, the Angels are cutting ties with Kingery. The 31-year-old journeyman got his first MLB work since 2022 in with Anaheim this year after signing an MLB deal, though he only ended up appearing in 19 games as he slashed a brutal .148/.207/.185 with a 37.9% strikeout rate in 29 trips to the plate. A former top prospect who signed an ill-fated extension with the Phillies to begin his career, Kingery seemed to take a step forward and become an average regular in 2019 but hit just .144/.205/.250 acro s 52 MLB games from 2020 to 2022. A suming he goes unclaimed on waivers, Kingery will have the option either elect free agency or stick with the Angels organization in the minors for the remainder of the year. As for Moore, the rookie returns to the majors without having even used a minor league option, since his a signment lasted le s than 20 days. The eighth overall pick of last years draft debuted back in June and hit .195/.287/.336 in 39 games for the Angels this year between trips to the injured list and Triple-A. As for Lugo, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut this year but has hit just .232/.243/.464 in 70 appearances, with his excellent slugging numbers boosted by six extra-base hits in his first eight games as a big leaguer. Alec Bettinger Jersey