Pitcher Ryan Johnson to skip minors as Angels firm up Opening Day roster
- The Los Angeles Angels released outfielder Mickey Moniak after he won a $2 million salary arbitration case but will only receive $483,781 in termination pay due to his release.
- Moniak's release likely clears the way for Jo Adell to be the team's everyday center fielder as they approached the season opener.
- Matthew Lugo, acquired in a trade last year, may take Moniak's roster spot.
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Pitcher Ryan Johnson to skip minors as Angels firm up Opening Day roster
ANAHEIM — The Angels made the final day of spring training an eventful one by announcing a litany of roster moves. Angels general manager Perry Minasian delivered a clear message to players and fans during his press conference on Tuesday: if a player can help the team win games, they will be on the team and if they aren’t performing, they won’t be. “I’m big on your actions speak louder than your words and when we tell our players, ‘the players t…
Former No. 1 overall pick released by L.A. Angels after winning in salary arbitration
Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.

Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak
The Los Angeles Angels surprisingly released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday.

Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration
Outfielder Maura Carey was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary. Under the collective bargaining agreement that started in 2022, agreed…
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