Angels Acquire Dexter Fowler From Cardinals
4 years agoThe Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations, according to sources. The Angels are receiving $12.75 million from St. Louis to offset Fowler's $14.5 million 2021 salary. The addition of the veteran outfielder almost certainly will mean that top prospect Jo Adell will begin the season in the minors, with Fowler taking over everyday right field duties. Fowler will be reunited with manager Joe Maddon, who he played for with the Cubs from 2015-16. Fowler waived his no-trade clause to join the Halos. The 34-year-old is in the final year of a five-year contract and hit just .233 with a .706 OPS in the shortened 2020 season. The switch-hitter slashed .238/.346/.409 with 19 homers, 24 doubles and 67 RBI in 150 games in 2019 and shouldn't be much of an option in mixed leagues to begin the season. Fowler will also be in danger of losing playing time to Adell if the youngster impresses and earns a call-up.
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman