The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a one-year contract valued at $740,000. Pillar, aged 35, joins the Angels following his recent free agency after being designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. This move comes as a strategic addition to the Angels' roster, especially as a defensive replacement for center fielder Mike Trout, who is currently on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee meniscus tear. In related roster adjustments, the Angels have placed INF Michael Stefanic and RHP Chase Silseth on the 60-day IL, and RHP Davis Daniel has been optioned to AAA.
Roster moves for the #Angels. Selected the contract of LHP Amir Garrett. Signed OF Kevin Pillar to a one-year deal. Placed OF Mike Trout (left knee meniscus tear) on 10-day IL. INF Michael Stefanic and RHP Chase Silseth transferred to 60-day IL. RHP Davis Daniel optioned to AAA.
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The #Angels add Pillar after he became a free agent Sunday. He was previously DFA'd by the White Sox https://t.co/n3f9zdevYI
#Angels announce they have signed veteran OF Kevin Pillar, 35, to a one-year, $740,000 contract. A great defensive replacement for injured CF Mike Trout.
Angels have signed OF Kevin Pillar.
OFFICIAL: The Angels have agreed to a one-year contract with OF Kevin Pillar. https://t.co/1f2thmT7ng
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