At a Glance
- Rendon restructures final year of $245M Angels contract
- $38M in 2026 spread over time
- After hip surgery, future with Angels unclear
- Why it matters: It could signal the end of Rendon’s troubled tenure with the Halos
Anthony Rendon has agreed to restructure the final year of his seven-year, $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a move that may finally bring an end to a disappointing chapter for the franchise.
Contract Restructure Details
The Angels and Rendon amended the deal to spread the remaining $38 million owed in 2026 over time. He remains on the roster and is rehabbing at home in Houston. The change could signal the end of his troubled tenure.
- $38M spread over 2026
- Still on roster
- Rehab at home
Performance and Controversy
Rendon has played only 257 games for the Halos, batting .242 with 22 homers, 125 RBIs and a .717 OPS. His injuries over the past five seasons have included groin, left knee, left hamstring, left shin, oblique, lower back, both wrists and both hips. Fan alienation followed comments about his love for baseball.
- Groin
- Left knee
- Left hamstring
- Left shin
- Oblique
- Lower back
- Both wrists
- Both hips
Luis Rengifo and Yoán Moncada, who largely played third base last season, are now free agents.
Key Takeaways
- Rendon restructures final year of his $245M contract
- $38M spread over time in 2026
- Performance issues and future with Angels remain uncertain
The restructure may finally allow the Angels to move past a costly and injury-ridden relationship with Rendon, but his future in 2026 remains to be seen.
