TEMPE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for task regardless of owing the slugging outfielder $19.5 million this season.
The Angels will nonetheless be answerable for Upton’s wage until he’s claimed by one other crew, which appears unlikely. The 34-year-old Upton hit .211 with 17 homers, 41 RBIs and a .705 OPS over 89 video games final season.
Upton is within the last season of a $106 million, five-year deal he signed to remain in Los Angeles just a few months after being acquired from Detroit by way of commerce through the 2017 season.
A four-time All-Star, Upton was among the many recreation’s promising younger stars when he broke into the majors as a 19-year-old with Arizona in 2007. He has 324 residence runs and 1,000 RBIs over 15 main league seasons.
By reducing Upton, the Angels have cleared area within the outfield for children Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh to play daily alongside Mike Trout.
Assuming Upton clears waivers, he’s more likely to refuse a minor league task and turn out to be a free agent.
Angels cut OF Justin Upton, still owe $19.5 million initially appeared on NBCSports.com
