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Angels Strengthen Rotation, But Ace Acquisition Uncertain
1/18/2026
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Story summary
- The Los Angeles Angels seek to improve their pitching rotation amid recent additions.
- Grayson Rodriguez (Angels pitcher) joins the rotation.
- They still lack an ace, and Joe Ryan (Minnesota Twins pitcher) seems unlikely amid Minnesota Twins' financial strain and his lineup removal.
- Ryan's impressive 2025 performance underlines the high prospect costs that could keep the Angels from acquiring an ace.
