Overview
- ESPN’s David Schoenfield proposed sending Astros center fielder Jake Meyers to the Angels for outfielder Josh Lowe, a concept discussed by other outlets but not reported as an active negotiation.
- Dana Brown, the Astros’ general manager, recently said he is still seeking a left-handed bat, a role Lowe could fill given his stronger production against right-handed pitching.
- The Angels acquired Lowe from the Rays earlier this offseason, yet his limited work in center includes poor defensive metrics, including minus-5 defensive runs saved over 156 innings.
- Meyers is characterized as an excellent defender in center and is coming off a .292/.354/.373 season in 104 games, with 22 defensive runs saved in his center-field career and reports that he has been available this offseason.
- Los Angeles continues to lack a true center fielder, with Jo Adell graded poorly at the position, Bryce Teodosio offering glove-first value with weak offense, and Jose Siri joining on a minor-league deal.