Angels Trade For Cardinals' Dexter Fowler

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Published on February 5 2021 7:21 am
Last Updated on February 5 2021 7:21 am

The Angels solidified their outfield on Thursday, trading for Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Cardinals are also sending the Halos $12.75 million as part of the deal, so the Angels are on the hook for only $1.75 million of Fowler's salary in 2021.

It’s a move that means top prospect Jo Adell will almost certainly open the season in the Minors, as Fowler can take over as the club’s starting right fielder with Justin Upton in left field and Mike Trout in center. It also reunites Fowler with skipper Joe Maddon, who was his manager with the Cubs from 2015-16, including winning the World Series together in ’16. Fowler waived his no-trade clause to join the Angels.

"I think there's a couple things we really liked, and No. 1, the guy," Angels general manager Perry Minasian said. "It's an outstanding human being. It's a high-energy player, which over a 162-game season is really important. And this guy brings that smile, that energy on a daily basis and we still think he can play. We think there's a lot left in the tank. He had a down year last year and he's the first one to tell you that. But the homework we've done. He's put a ton of work in this offseason."

Fowler, 34, is in the last year of a five-year, $82.5 million contract he signed with the Cardinals before the 2017 season.