Angels cut OF Justin Upton, still owe $19.5 million

By: The Associated Press Posted: Last Modified:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for assignment despite owing the slugging outfielder $19.5 million this season.

Read this article for free:


or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 02/04/2022 (1616 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for assignment despite owing the slugging outfielder $19.5 million this season.

The Angels will still be responsible for Upton’s salary unless he’s claimed by another team, which seems unlikely. The 34-year-old Upton hit .211 with 17 homers, 41 RBIs and a .705 OPS over 89 games last season.

Upton is in the final season of a $106 million, five-year deal he signed to stay in Los Angeles a few months after being acquired from Detroit via trade during the 2017 season.

Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton waits to hit during the teams' spring training baseball workouts, Monday, March 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton waits to hit during the teams' spring training baseball workouts, Monday, March 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A four-time All-Star, Upton was among the game’s promising young stars when he broke into the majors as a 19-year-old with Arizona in 2007. He has 324 home runs and 1,000 RBIs over 15 major league seasons.

By cutting Upton, the Angels have cleared space in the outfield for youngsters Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh to play every day alongside Mike Trout.

Assuming Upton clears waivers, he’s likely to refuse a minor league assignment and become a free agent.

___

More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches
Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy wears a wrist-worn device used to call pitches as he catches a ball during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. The MLB is experimenting with the PitchCom system where the catcher enters information on a wrist band with nine buttons which is transmitted to the pitcher to call a pitch. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Giants bullpen offers deep, effective mix with no set closer
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee flips the ball to first base to get Arizona Diamondbacks' Matt Davidson out during the fouth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Yanks' Judge: No need for Beltran to address sign scandal
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Padres acquire LHP Sean Manaea in trade with Athletics
FILE - Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Oct. 1, 2021, in Houston. The San Diego Padres bolstered their rotation on Sunday, April 3, 2022, acquiring left-hander Manaea in a trade with the Athletics. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Yanks get RH Miguel Castro from Mets for LH Joely Rodriguez Ailing aces: Mets take hit with injuries to deGrom, Scherzer
FILE - New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attends a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field, the home of the Mets, Feb. 10, 2021, in the Queens borough of New York. Cohen heard that baseball's new luxury tax level was named after him. “It’s better than a bridge being named after you,” the he said Sunday, March 13, 2022, as spring training camp opened after a 25-day delay caused by Major League Baseball's lockout. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Blue Jay Cavan Biggio strikes back after a season that was all but lost
Jim McIsaac - Getty Images Blue Jay Cavan Biggio has shown signs of returning to form at the plate this spring, including getting on base at an elite rate.
Orioles, Mancini avoid arbitration with $7.75 million deal
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) talks with fans prior to the start of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium Friday, April 1, 2022, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Marlins name Sandy Alcantara opening day starter vs SF Nationals' Corbin gets nod to start opening day vs Mets
Washington Nationals' Patrick Corbin (46) pitches in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, March 28, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Yanks get catcher Trevino from Texas for Ps Abreu, Ahlstrom

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Baseball

LOAD BASEBALL ARTICLES